Understanding power, people and ideas Politics affects every aspect of our lives and is constantly changing and evolving. Studying Government and Politics gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays in relation to current local, national, and global issues, as well as studying key thinkers and political ideas such as Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Feminism and Nationalism.
A minimum of five GCSEs (with two at grade 6, and three at grade 4).
GCSE English at grade 6.
G-Score of at least 5.5
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Our students move on to a wide range of careers, whether it be linked to Politics or not. The subject is primed for key civil service jobs, or working with political organisations on a local, national or global level, or in international relations.
A recent Cadbury Government and Politics student is now working for our local MP!
Unit 1: UK getting Involved:
Democracy and Participation, Elections, Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Protests, Media.
Unit 2: UK How the System Works:
Tectonic The UK constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and cabinet, Judiciary, Devolution, European Union.
Unit 3: Ideologies – Socialism, Liberalism & Conservatism:
Key ideas and beliefs, History, Case Studies, how it applies to society today.
Unit 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics:
Key ideas and beliefs, History, Case Studies, how it applies to society today.
Unit 5: Feminism and Nationalism:
Key ideas and beliefs, History, Case Studies, how it applies to society today.
Unit 6: Global Politics:
Sovereignty and Globalisation, Human Rights and the Environment, Power and Development, Regionalisation and the European Union.
Assessment
Examination - 100% Assessed by examinations at the end of second year.
Examination 100%
There are three exams:
Component 1: Source and essay questions
Component 2: Source and essay questions
Component 3: Short and long essay questions
3 exams at the end of the upper sixth year.
Exam Board
Edexcel