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Government & Politics

at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics is separated into three sections; 1. Government and politics in the UK Constitution, Devolution, Parliament, PM, Cabinet and the Judiciary Democracy, participation, elections, parties and pressure groups 2. Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics Constitution, Congress, President, Supreme Court Parties, pressure groups, elections, participation Comparative politics between the US and the UK 3. Political Ideologies Liberalism, Socialism, Conservativism One of the following, Nationalism, Ecologism, Anarchism, Feminism, Multiculturalism

What you need to get on

At least GCSE grade 5 in English and a 6 in a humanity e.g. Geography or History is required. A genuine committed interest is the main requirement needed from students who take this course. A student who studies Government and Politics as an A Level subject will be one who wants to understand current affairs in depth. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Government and Politics need to demonstrate potential for A Level success.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Durham Johnston School

    Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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