Government and Politics
A-Level
Examination Board: Edexcel
Specification: 9PLO
Centre Leader: Mr D Yates
Contact: dyates@tgschool.net
Are you interested in:
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Politics and Law?
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Civil Service?
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Local Government?
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Media Management?
What Will I Study?
Students study the workings of government and political culture in the United Kingdom and the United States. Political ideas such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism and nationalism are analysed, along with current events, issues, controversies and scandals in conjunction with political theory and historical developments. Every day, Downing Street and the White House, Parliament and Congress, Fleet Street and Wall Street will raise important issues for debate.
You will learn about political participation and government structures in the UK and the USA and the world, both in and beyond elections. You will also study the development of political ideas such as conservation, liberalism, socialism, feminism and anarchism, including:
Component 1 - UK Politics
Component 2 - UK Government
Component 3 - Politics and Government of the USA
You will be taught using active and collaborative learning approaches, as well as individual reading and written assignments. You will be expected to keep up with current affairs by reading newspapers, watching and listening to the news.
Why choose Government and Politics?
If you want to challenge the system, challenge politicians and debate meaningful issues, then this course is for you. Whether you want to get into politics, become a journalist, enter law, or simply want to add a highly-rated social science A-Level to your CV. This course will develop knowledge and a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics, the impact of decisions as well as an ability to analyse political argument, leading to your own judgements.
Additional Entry Requirements:
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.
Assessment:
There are three units/components, each examined with a 2 hour exam. Questions take the form of essays.
Leading to futures in:
This course supports multiple higher education and future career pathways including finance, the media, international relations, Civil Service, local government and planning.
Department Staff
| Mr D Yates (DYA) | Teacher of Government & Politics |
