Examination Board / Specification Number
OCR / (AS 3834, A2 7834)

Units

AS 2595 Electoral Systems and Voting Behaviour
AS 2596 Politics of the UK
AS 2597 Government of the UK

A2 2694 American Government
A2 2696 Research Essay / Coursework
A2 2698 Synoptic (US Politics option)

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above

Course content

Politics is about who has the power to make the decisions which affect all our lives. By studying the political systems of Britain , the European Union and the United States , you will develop an understanding and critical awareness of the nature of political power and of decision making. You do not need to have studied Politics before, but you should have an interest in current affairs. Visits and outside speakers are an important element of the course.