Politics

Teachers: Mr. Ferran (HoD)

Facilities

Politics is taught in two classrooms both equipped with computers and Data Projectors as well as a wide selection of books on US and UK Politics.

 

A-Level

Politics is taught to AS and A2 pupils, for 8 periods per week. At AS level pupils learn about The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland, The interrelationships of the United Kingdom Executive, Legislature and Judiciary and Political Behaviour.

At A2 level pupils learn about The Politics and Government of The USA, Comparative US and UK Politics and Political Theory.

 

How does it benefit pupils?

Politics allows pupils to understand where power and authority come from and how they are used, as well as allowing pupils to see how the Quality of life in a particular country is determined by the Quality of the Government and Politicians who Govern it.