Government & Politics AS Level

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AS level there are 2 units to study: People and Politics: An introduction to the subject; Democracy, and participation Pressure Groups, Political Parties Policies and Ideas, Elections and Political Participation. Governing the UK: Here we look at the central institutions of government; the Constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, Judges and Civil liberties. A2 level there are 2 units to study. These will concentrate more on political theory and will be an introduction to the political ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism. In addition we will examine rival traditions such as Nationalism, Anarchism, Feminism, Ecologism and Multi-Culturalism. Most of these will be related to the happenings and events of the UK, which connect with the first year of the course.

Course information

Name: Government & Politics AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification type: Assessment There is no formal coursework requirement on either the AS or A2. However, we do have internal patterns of assessment that include close monitoring of notes, set written work assignments on a regular basis, periodic tests and general monitoring of progress. We expect students to follow current affairs closely and to report to the class in groups on Politics in the News. Please note students are entered for their final exams at the end of the course in the summer. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20170119 13:25:54 Updated 20170119 13:25:54

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Peter Symonds College: Adult Education
Further Education
ace@psc.ac.uk
01962 886166
http://www.psc.ac.uk/ace/

Address

Stoney Lane
Weeke Town: Winchester County:Hants

Learning aims

Title: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Classification: Social Sciences

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