During Year 12, students will study the following 2 units:
In this unit, you will be introduced to some basic ideas in UK politics. You will be able to understand democracy and participation, electoral systems and the different political parties. We will look at how people vote and the influence that the media has on this voting behaviour. We will then look at the core political ideas behind Conservatism, Socialism and Liberalism.
Component 1 - UK Politics
In this unit, you will learn about the UK constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Executive, relations between the branches and a non-core political idea – that of Nationalism. This unit focuses more on ideas outside the scope of traditional politics and more on other ideologies that have become more prevalent over the course of the last 20-30 years.
Component 2 - UK Government
During Year 13, students will study the following unit:
In this unit, you will look at comparative theories from across the globe. You will make comparisons between British systems and systems from other countries, looking in particular at politics, human rights, economic development and the environment.
Component 3 - Comparative Politics (Global)
Exams:
Paper 1: UK Politics & Core Political Ideas
Paper 2: UK Government & Non-Core Political Ideas
Paper 3: Comparative Politics (Global)
How will I be assessed?
Component
Assessment Information
Marks
% of
A-Level
1
Written Examination - 2 hours
Section A-Political Participation:
? One 30-mark questions from a choice of 2 (each question us es a source)
? One 30-mark question from a choice of 2 (no source)
? All assessed on AO1, AO2 and AO3
Section B-Core political Ideas:
? One 24-mark question from a choice of two
? Assessed on AO1, AO2 and AO3
84
33%
2
Section A-UK Government:
Section B-Non-Core political Ideas:
3
Written Examination-2 hours
Section A
? One 12-mark question from a choice of two
? Assessed on AO1 and AO2
Section B
? One compulsory 12-mark question focused on comparative theories
Section C
? Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three
Should you have any queries or comments please contact Miss Duncombe (Sixth Form Admissions Officer) by either:
Email: sixthformadmissions@sandwellacademy.com
Or by post:
Sixth Form Admissions Officer,Sandwell Academy,Halfords Lane,West Bromwich,West Midlands,B71 4LG.
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