Government & Politics

Government and Politics is offered in Years 12 and 13 of Key Stage 5, as an AS Level and A Level option. Government and Politics will enable students to develop an insight into political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. The AS Level course provides an introduction to the subject through an examination of UK political procedures and institutions, such as democracy and political participation, party policies and ideas, and key institutions. The A2 course allows more specialisation, requiring higher level skills analysis and evaluation through challenging topics. Students will gain a structured foundation of political knowledge on which to develop skills for citizenship and further study, and they have the opportunity to engage in and practise contemporary political debate.

A summary of the GCE AS Level and A Level Government and Politics syllabus, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 12 and 13 are provided in the AS & A Level Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for AS and A Level Government and Politics may be found by visiting the Edexcel website (http://www.edexcel.com) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.