Government and Politics

Staff in Department

Head of Dept: Mrs M Cartwright

Mr C O’Donnell and Ms G Wright

A Level

A level exam board: CCEA

Module % of AS or A2 grade How is it assessed? Module Title
AS Module 1 40% of AS
16% of A level
1 written exam lasting 1 hr 15 mins in the Summer of Yr 13 The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland
AS Module 2 60% of AS
24% of A level
1 written exam lasting 1 hr 45 mins in the Summer of Yr 13 The British Political Process
A2 Module 1 35% 1 written exam lasting 2 hrs 15 mins in the Summer of Yr 14 Comparative Study of the Government and Politics of the USA and the UK
A2 Module 2 25% 1 written exam lasting 1 hr 30 mins in the Summer of Yr 14 Political Power

Related Clubs & Sports

  • Possible trip to London and Westminster Parliament
  • Possible trip to Stormont Parliament
  • Local trips to ‘Let’s Talk’ events.
  • Visits from MLAs and Councillors.
  • Support for essay competitions and Debating.
  • Current Affairs Society
  • Support for engaging in NI and the UK’s Youth Parliaments
  • Ask a Justice programme