Government & Politics - A2
About this course
The Government and Politics A2 programme is a one-year course of study and should be taken in conjunction with two or three other subjects and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, learners may be able to take this qualification as a part-time student.
What you will study
A2 Government and Politics follows on from AS and covers the following two units:
Unit 3: Representative Processes in the USA (written exam of 1.5hrs)
- Elections and Voting - a knowledge of the electoral system
- Political Parties - understanding traditions and ideologies
- Pressure Groups - a knowledge of different categories of groups and how they operate
- Race and Ethnic Politics - an understanding of racial diversity in the US
Unit 4: Governing the USA (written exam of 1.5hrs)
- The Constitution - a knowledge of the principles and nature of the US Constitution
- Congress - an understanding of the roles and structures
- Presidency- an understanding of the formal and informal powers
- Supreme Court - a knowledge of the composition and role of the Supreme Court
Entry requirements
Successful completion of AS programme including satisfactory attendance and tutor recommendation.
Teaching and assessment
Two written exams
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Career prospects & further study
On completion of the A Level programme, the majority of our students progress onto universities across the country and beyond. Based on this course, there are many options but below are just a few examples of degree programmes you could go on to study at University:
- Business Management
- Care
- Law
- Journalism
- Politics
- Teaching
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