Politics
About This Course
Politics is an interesting and engaging subject. The study of Politics will deepen your interest, passion and most importantly give you a clear and concise understanding of the way in which governments function and operate in the modern world. This is an exciting time to study politics with all the recent events happening around the world.
Course Content & Assessment
The Pearson Edexcel specification has 6 topics spread across 3 exam papers all of which are sat at the end of year 13. They focus on UK Politics, UK Government, Core Political Parties and Non-Core Political Parties, as well as American Politics.
UK Politics - Students will study:
- Democracy and Participation
- Voting Behaviour and the Media
- Political Parties
- Electoral Systems
UK government - Students will study:
- The Constitution
- Parliament
- Prime Minister and The Executive
- Relationship between the institutions
- Core and Non-Core political Ideas
What could this course lead to?
The career options linked to Politics are wide ranging, most noticeably in local or national government, Law, Teaching, Journalism or Media.
What do I need to study this course?
Grade 6+ English Language
Grade 6+ English Literature
Grade 6+ History (optional)
