Politics
Studying A level politics will develop your understanding of democracy, structures of authority and power and various political systems with the United Kingdom. The course also builds on the global political scene by studying governance, human rights, power and comparative theories. It allows students to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics and government. You will also gain a range of transferrable skills such as analysis, debate and communication.
Method of assessment
Examination
Topic areas covered
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- UK Politics – political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour, media and participation.
- UK Government – constitution, parliament, the prime minister and the executive.
- Core ideas – conservatism, liberalism, socialism.
- Non–core ideas – feminism.
- Global politics – sovereignty and globalisation, global governance: politics, economics, human rights, environment. Power, the EU.
