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Studying this subject will develop your understanding of structures of authority and power, how political systems differ, and enable you to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics and government. You will develop a range of transferable analytical, debating and communication skills.
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The following syllabus outline is based on Edexcel exam board content. Please note that exam boards may vary from college to college.
Democracy in the context of the UK
A wider franchise
Group Politics
Rights in context
Political parties
Electoral systems
Voting behaviour and the role of the media in politics
UK Government: The Constitution
Parliament
The PM and the Executive Branch
The EU
The US Constitution
US federalism
Democracy and participation: electoral systems
US presidency
US Supreme Court and civil rights
US Congress
Sept
5th: term starts
Student induction
Oct
24th – 28th: half term
Progress tests
Nov
University fairs and talks
Dec
9th: term ends
End of term exams
Jan
3rd: term starts
Feb
9th – 10th: half term
Progress tests
University fairs
Mar
End of term exams
17th: term ends
Apr
3rd: term starts
May
Progress tests
June
Exams
9th: term ends
Sept
11th Sept: term starts
Oct
23rd – 27th: half term
15th October: UCAS deadline (Medicine)
Progress tests
Nov
University fairs and talks
Dec
15th: term ends
End of term exams
Jan
8th: term starts
15th January: UCAS deadline (other subjects)
Feb
15th – 16th: half term
Progress tests
Mar
22nd: term ends
Mock exams
Apr
8th: term starts
Progress tests
May
Final exams
June
14th June: term ends
Below is a list of books which may help you prepare for your studies prior to arrival. Please note that additional books, and online resources such as websites and journals will be shared once you begin your course.
An A-level in Government and Politics provides an excellent background for careers in law, journalism, the caring professions, teaching, and a range of management and business areas. Example degree courses which generally require or accept Politics A-level include:
Elda Lauka
Anar Gyulyumov
Lidingrong Huang
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