As/A2 Government and Politics Study Day
- When?
- Thursday 19 April 2012, 10:00 to 15:00
- Where?
- University of Surrey
- Open to:
- Public
- Admission price:
- 15.00
- Admission information:
- Places for individuals or groups can be booked via our online store (see link below). *A limited number of free places available to eligible state schools - please enquire by email to k.wright@surrey.ac.uk.
Government and Politics Study Days
Our study days are aimed at As and A2 students and offer an invaluable supplement for students and in particular those studying Edexcel’s Government and Politics As or A2 course. As such students specify whether they wish to attend the As or the A2 study day, both of which run in parallel to each other.
The AS sessions will build on the themes of Edexcel's Unit 1 and 2 examining both People and Politics and Governing the UK.
The 1.5 hour A2 sessions will relate to Political Ideologies (Edexcel Unit 3 Topic B and Unit 4 Topic B), EU Political Issues (Unit 4 Topic A) and Global Politics (Unit 3 Topic D and Unit 4 Topic D).
All lectures are delivered by academics with a research specialism in the area.
Date:Thursday 19th April, 2012
Time:10:00 to 15:30
Price:£15.00 per student. One free teacher place for every 5 students booked. *A limited number of free places available to eligible state schools - please enquire by email to k.wright@surrey.ac.uk.
Places for individuals or groups can be booked via our online store.
Location:University of Surrey, Guildford (good train links to London)
Level:As and A2 Government and Politics students (particularly Edexcel specification)
Government and Politics Study Day – As Level
The AS study day will examine the topic of people and politics and governing in the UK.
Programme
10.00 to 12:30 People and Politics – Dr Roberta Guerrina
In the morning a series of lectures will examine party policies and ideas, democracy and political participation and elections.
12:30 to 15:30 Governing the UK - Dr Simon Usherwood
The afternoon will see lectures on issues concerning the governing of the UK, including the constitution an parliament, the role of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the relationship of judges and civil liberties.
11:30 to 11:45BREAK
13:15 to 14:00LUNCH
Government and Politics Study Day – A2 Level
The AS study day will examine the topics of political ideologies and traditions, EU political issues and the structures and issues of Global Politics.
Programme
10.00 to 11:30 Global Politics – Dr Tom Dyson
An in depth exploration of the issues of Global Politics will examine conflict, war and terrorism in the context of approaches to global governance, regionalism and the European Union. The links between poverty and development, along with human rights will also be explored.
11:45 to 13:15 EU Political Issues
This session will explore the impact of the EU on the UK, relationship between EU institutions and European integration will be examined.
14:00 to 15:30 Political Ideologies and Traditions – Dr Luca Mavelli
The first session will examine political ideologies and traditions.
11:30 to 11:45 BREAK
13:15 to 14:00 LUNCH
Please contact Katharine Wright the School's Outreach Officer for further information. Either by phone: 01483 68 2850 or email: k.wright@surrey.ac.uk