Government and Poli cs

Board: Edexcel

What will I study? How will I be assessed?

This course examines the way that the There are 3 units which are all worth UK is governed and the par cipa on 33.3% of the final A‐level. of ci zens in that process. Also global issues are examined which puts the Component 1: UK Poli cs examines the UK into a worldwide context. The key elements of the Bri sh poli cal main focus of the system and core poli cal beliefs. first two components is Bri sh poli cs. Students will learn about all aspects of Component 2: UK Government the state, the nature of democracy, examines the roles of the various the role of the media and the core ins tu ons of the state. poli cal ideas which have shaped the UK’s poli cal landscape. Students will Component 3: Compara ve Poli cs then go onto examining global poli cs looks at poli cs on a global level examin‐in the third component. Students do ing the different issues and perspec ves. not need any prior knowledge of poli‐ cs, but must have an interest in cur‐There is no coursework. rent affairs and poli cal issues

How does it work?

Why Government and Wri en work is important and Poli cs? students will be taught exam technique and key vocabulary. This subject links to a variety of others Discussion is also central to the primarily history, economics and business teaching as a way of developing the studies. Government and Poli cs is students’ ideas and confidence. viewed as a well respected A‐level by all The teaching is shared between two universi es. For those wan ng to pursue teachers. a career in law this A‐level would be highly desirable. Other careers which There is an op onal but popular annu‐ could lead from studying this subject al day trip to Parliament which usually include Business Management, Civil costs around £50 per student. Service, Local Government, Educa on, Social Service, Armed Forces and Journalism.