Overview
The objective of our Online A-Level Government & Politics E-Learning Course to develop student's critical thinking skills to allow the student to interpret and evaluate the nature of politics. During this course the student will develop understanding of the political system of the United Kingdom and will review the differences between it and the other political systems. The student will also learn about the right and responsibilities of the individuals.
This online course will enable students to: - Develop a awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes;
- Learn about the structures of authority and power and how these may differ from those of other political systems;
- Develop a informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the individual;
- Develop an interest in and engagement with contemporary politics.
Online A-Level Political Science Course Structure
- People, Politics and Participation
- Participation and voting behaviour
- Electoral systems
- Political parties
- Pressure groups and protest movements
- Governing Modern Britain
- The British Constitution
- Parliament
- The core executive
- Multi-level governance
- The Politics of the USA
- The electoral process and direct democracy
- Political parties
- Voting behaviour
- Pressure groups
- The Government of the USA
- The constitutional framework of US government
- The legislative branch of government: US Congress
- The executive branch of government
- The judicial branch of government: the supreme court
During this course you will use a mixture of lessons, activities, core reading and assessments.
Assessment
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give the student valuable feedback on. These are called Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).
Examinations
AS Level
- Unit 1: GOVP1 People, Politics and Participation- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 2: GOVP2 Governing Modern Britain- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
A2 Level
- Unit 3: GOV3A - The Politics of the USA- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 4: GOV4A - The Government of the USA- Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
AS + A2 = A level in Government and Politics. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.
Fees
Enrol now for only GBP 350. Enrol on this course. The student can choose to pay in full at a discounted rate, or spread the cost of study using our instalment plan. For instalment plan please email the education advisor at info@ed-next.com or phone 020 3475 8500.
Tutor Support
The most valuable asset provided as part of your Online A-Level Government and Politics E-Learning Course is access to a dedicated academic tutor. You will be assigned a tutor on enrolment who will support you for 24 months.
