Sixth Form Options Booklet

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You likely already know whether you possess a passion for Politics. If you are prepared to stay up to date with political developments as they happen, if you are comfortable analysing material to identify patterns and trends, and you are excited at the prospect of evaluating competing arguments, then this is the subject for you. If you love to look at theory, philosophy and practical information, then you are in the right place. Am I suited to the subject? Alfred Marshall Society talks and visiting speakers (former speakers at MTS include Gordon Brown, Sir Nick Clegg, David Gauke MP, Lord Stirrup, Richard Harrington MP and John Randall) An annual trip to Parliament, the UK Supreme Court and/or City Hall Trips abroad (recent trips include the USA and France) Model United Nations conferences (including MTS MUN) Online lectures and visits to student conferences An annual visit to the London Student Politics Conference (previous speakers include Wes Streeting, Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn) The chance to lead the Hansard Society, a junior politics group for the lower school Extra-curricular involvement

A Level specification link:

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/politics-2017.html