COURSES TAUGHT
AS Government and Politics
The department follows the course offered by CEA
Pupils study two modules in their Lower Sixth year
The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland (40% of AS)
The British Executive, Legislature and Judiciary (60% of AS)
These modules are currently taken in June, although this policy is under review.
A2 Government and Politics
Pupils study 2 modules in their Upper Sixth year
US and Comparative Government (60% of A2)
Political Theory and Power (40% of A2)
A2 Module 1 in line with the whole school policy is now taken in January.
'A' level Government and Politics attracts healthy sixth form numbers and a reasonable number of students go on to a related area of study at university. Former pupils have found employment within the worlds of advertising, journalism, law and teaching. We strive to instil within our pupils a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the world of politics and to provide engaging and stimulating lessons. The department continues to enjoy results that are consistently well above the Northern Ireland Grammar school average.