Politics (KS5)

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What topics will you study in KS5 Politics?

  • Government & Politics of the UK
  • Government & Politics of the USA
  • Comparative Politics
  • Political Ideas

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

  • This Land written by Owen Jones, a columnist for the Guardian and activist for Labour, this book looks to build a more equal society using figures from across the political spectrum.
  • We’re Living Through the Breakdown written by Tatton Spiller of Simple Politics, and looks at how we can understand politics in an age of huge change.
  • The Life of an MP written by Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and discusses the role of an MP and the occurrences that happen in their personal and political lives.
  • Essentials of Political Ideas. An A Level book that looks into the political ideas, their thinkers and other revision tips.
  • UnPresidented written by the BBC’s North America correspondent. This book looks at the 2020 presidential election from behind the scenes, an election like no other.
  • The Federalist Papers. Essential reading on the principles and arguments that shaped the American Constitution.
  • The American Political Tradition offers a critical perspective on the American political system and its leaders.

How will you be assessed during the course?

At the end of the key stage 5, students will sit 3 papers, 2 hours each worth 77 marks.

How can you help your child excel in this subject?

Encourage your child to engage in the news on a daily basis. This could be through newspapers, podcasts or watching news broadcasts.

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