New college durham

Course Details

AS/A level Government & Politics

Course Description

The aim of the course is to encourage interest in and enthusiasm for the study of Government & Politics and to enable students to develop an insight into the political beliefs central to an understanding of the modern world. In the process, you will gain a deeper understanding of social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. The AS course provides a structured foundation of political knowledge on which to develop skills for further study. There is an emphasis on contemporary politics and current areas of constitutional concern, putting the UK in the context of Europe and the wider world. The concentration on modern Political Ideologies at A2 will give you the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of this aspect of politics.You will learn to think clearly and analytically andyou will develop skills such as how to work as a team, assembling data and assessing it, investigating issues/events and expressing your own opinions as well as increasing your overall political literacy. Full-time students study this subject in combination with other AS/A Levels. You will study AS over one year. A2, taken in the second year, makes up the A Level qualification. The course links in very well with a study of Law. Textbooks are provided for class use and loan. A number of visits related to the content of the course will be arranged. Government & Politics is an exciting and enjoyable subject, aiming to increase your knowledge of current affairs as well as examining the strength of the argument behind current political views. Newspapers, the Internet and current affairs programmes will be used throughout the course to keep material up-to-date, interesting and relevant. The library has a good selection of books, journals and internet materials. IT material is on the Government & Politics section of NCD Online. Students usually provide their own pens, paper and files. Level: A Level Credit Value: 140 Accredited by: EDEXCEL Awarded by: EDEXCEL

Course Duration

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2year

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AS/A level Government & Politics New college durham