Politics

Taught at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form

Exan Board: Edexcel

Assessment method:

Politics is always in the news and influences what we do in our everyday lives. In Year 12, we focus on UK Political systems such as Parliament. We attend workshops in the Palace of Westminster and visit the Supreme Court to help students understand how Parliament works.

In Year 13 students study more global political ideologies, in particular, American political systems and how they compare with UK systems. Students learn how to sharpen their analytical skills that will be valuable in many different professions

What will I learn?

Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas

Democracy, Political Parties, Electoral Systems and the Media, Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism.

Component 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas

The Constitution, Parliament and the Prime Minister Students will answer one question from:

• Feminism

Component 3: Comparative Politics

The US Constitution and Federalism, US Congress, US Presidency, US Supreme Court, Democracy and Participation and Civil Rights

Where will this qualification take me?

After this course our students have progressed onto a wide range of degree courses, most notably, Law. Other students have gone straight into vocational routes such as the Civil Service.

Entry Requirements:

Students need at least a grade 5 or above in English Language