This is a very exciting time to study both British and international politics, with highly controversial issues, people and debates often dominating the news headlines. If students are intrigued, excited or worried about the changes that are happening in the world today, and wish to develop analytical skills, this is the ideal course.
Course content:
Year 12
In Year 12 students focus on politics in the United Kingdom and are taught about democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems and voting behaviour. Students also learn about UK Government – including the constitution, Prime Minister and executive, and parliament.
Year 13
In Year 13 students focus on the politics of the United States of America, including: the US Constitution and federalism, democracy and participation, US Supreme Court and civil rights, US Congress and US presidency. Students also learn about the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism and the non-core ideologies of feminism and nationalism.
Assessment criteria:
Unit 1 – UK Politics: Examination of 2 hours (33.3%)
Unit 2 – UK Government: Examination of 2 hours (33.3%)
Unit 3 – US Politics: Examination of 2 hours (33.3%)
