SHHS Sixth Form Prospectus - South Hampstead High School

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Politics
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Who should study Politics
The course will be of interest to students with a keen interest in current affairs,
and to those who enjoy discussion and debate. Students will also be expected
to engage in deeper philosophical issues such as: Which should be more
powerful: the individual or the state What is democracy and how best can it be
organised and made most effective Who deserves to exercise political power
details about this can be found at www.edexcel.com.
What will you study
The AS course offers a broad introduction to the political system in the UK. You
will learn about the role of, and relationship between, parliament and the prime
minister. You will study what members of the different political parties believe
and consider why they believe these things. You will also learn about how and
why our political system has changed, and consider if any further change is
necessary or desirable. You will also have lots of opportunities to discuss recent
political developments in Britain and the wider world.
In the second year of the course, students will study political ideologies. They
nationalism, anarchism, fascism, feminism, ecologism and multiculturalism.
How will you study
In the Politics Department, our emphasis is on independent learning. The
teachers will facilitate, plan and check work, rather than tell you the answers.
Our goal is to create learners who are:
DON’TWASTEVOTES!
What do you need to begin the course
do need is a willingness to learn more about the exciting world of politics.
websites, and some suggestions of places to visit, for those keen to learn more
before the course starts. A minimum of a grade C at AS is required, if you wish
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