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Key Stage 5

Politics (Edexcel)

In Year 12, the focus of study is primarily concerned with the current state of UK Politics.

Component 1 analyses the changing importance of fundamental elements of representative democracy today – democracy, elections, parties and voting behaviour.

Component 2 evaluates how the UK is governed by focussing in on the UK constitution, its structures and relevant institutions, the role of parliament as well as the Prime Minister and cabinet.

Time will also be left at the end of the year to consider differing political ideas in more depth, like Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism and Feminism.

The focus of study shifts substantially in Year 13, with most of the year of study concerned with Component 3, Global Politics. Power and development, regionalism, the role and power of the state and globalisation, as well as Global Governance, feature prominently. All areas of study are considered from a number of political perspectives that encourages critical thought and debate.

Key Stage 5

A-level Politics students have travelled up to Westminster to see the complex workings of UK Politics first-hand and have attended debates and lectures focused on issues in UK politics. We have also taken part in lectures and debates at other schools and invited outside speakers to address our students on a range of political issues. Many students have pursued work experience with local MPs and external political agencies. We have run numerous politics clubs aimed at varied age groups.