Why study Politics?

Politics Specification

Why did the UK vote for Brexit? How can we explain Trump-mania? Why are some groups more powerful than others? Is it true that when America sneezes, the world catches a cold? From AV to WMD, the study of Politics at A Level will allow you to consider and develop your ideas on these issues at a national and international level. The subject involves discussion and debate, with students encouraged to relate the theories they learn to contemporary national and global developments.

Course content/Outline:

Components (subject to change)

Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas (Written examination: 2 hours, one third of overall mark) Democracy and Participation Political Parties Elections Voting behaviour and the media Liberalism, Socialism and Conservatism Component 2: UK Government and Feminism (Written examination: 2 hours, one third of overall mark) The Constitution Parliament Prime Minister and Executive Relations between branches – including the Supreme Court and the EU Feminism Component 3: Comparative Politics: Global Politics (Written examination: 2 hours, one third of overall mark) The state and globalisation Political and economic global governance Human Rights Environment Power and development Regionalism and the EU Theories of global politics

What career opportunities are there?

Politics is a very versatile academic discipline. Successful students can go on to work in the diplomatic service, civil service, government or in a range of other professions such as Law, Management, The Arts, Media, Journalism and Education.

Syllabus: Politics
Examination Board: Edexcel
More information: Mr M Booker