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Diploma of Government and Politics

About the program

Two-year full-time A Level in Government and Politics at Gower College Swansea, Covering politics in Wales, The UK and the United States.

Develop academic literacy
Quantitative reasoning
Subject knowledge
And independent study habits. Prepare for further study through assessed coursework and constructive feedback.

Year one covers rights and democracy
Elections and voting behaviour
Parties and pressure groups
And how Wales and the UK are governed. Year two covers US politics and political ideologies such as conservatism
Socialism and liberalism. Four units are assessed by written exams at the end of each year.

Seven GCSEs grade C or above Including grade B in English Language and either grade B in English Literature or grade B in humanities-related subject is essential Enthusiasm for learning about politics and a desire to deepen their understanding of how government works An awareness of news and current affairs No previous knowledge of the subject is required
Accessible to students from diverse academic backgrounds.

GCSEs (or international equivalent), Transcripts for the last 2 years, Online interview, Age 16+.

Review the relevant course entry requirements
Tuition fees and available intake. Complete the college international application form and submit it to international admissions. Include the documents requested for the course
Such as academic records
Identification and English proficiency evidence where required. Await the admission decision.

Campus	Gorseinon Campus
Faculty or school	Humanities
Department	Department of Government and Politics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
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