History or Government & Politics

The choices I have confirmed as of now for my A Levels are Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Politics (all under the CCEA exam board). I have heard from peers that Government & Politics isn't a good idea, that there isn't as much help available and that it is a much harder subject to attain an A/A* in at A Level. I am aware that universities...

Government and politics AS

Hi everyone, I've got my first government and politics exam on friday, and to be honest I haven't revised much at all. I realise I probably should have, but I've started now. People have always said to me that politics is kind of a soft subject, but I (nor any of my class) have really found that this year, just wondering what people who h...

Sixth form i want to do law or politics but..

I would like to study law or politics at university but im unsure as to what a levels to take, i was considering: english literature history classical civilisation politics do you think these will be alright or do i need more academic subjects?...

A level choices dilemma

The A level choices I have made are: Psychology English Literature Biology Geography So I was thinking of taking up a fifth A level, I don't really like the topics in A level history, so maybe I should do history of art. Is this a good idea, or should I just leave my choices! Please, any advice? Posted from TSR Mobile...

Religious Studies or Geography AS Level?

I hope to do a degree in History at a Russell Group uni and the AS-Levels I'm definitely taking are History, English Literature and Government and Politics but for the fourth one I'm undecided between Religious Studies/ Philosophy and Ethics or Geography. I would appreciate any advice on which would be more help with History and which is...

Any further reading suggestions for International Relations, Politics and/or History?

Just wondering if there's any essential readings that will help with my personal statement for politics, international relations or history. I'm mixed between the 3, as well as doing French or Beginner's German. Any help is strongly appreciated! :D...

Government and Politics (AQA)

How do I get an A in Gov & Politics (AQA) AS ? I'm struggling a bit and could do with some help or advice. My exam is in may and I find my weakness when it comes to the 25 mark question. Has anyone got a good structure that could be useful ? Posted from TSR Mobile...

BIG Government: Political Sim for Android

Jason Webb BIG Government: The Political Simulation Game - Can you keep the voters happy? Things in UK politics have changed. Too many corrupt politicians in government combined with convenient, new computerised voting systems have led to a General Election... $0.99

Failed my january exams oh my god help

so I really underestimated the gap between year 11 and sixth form. I got mainly a's and b's at GCSE and I am currently doing law,politics,history and eng lit A levels.When I took my Jan exams earlier this year, I was so stressed out and just messed up all my revision, I have got my grades today and I have done SO badly. I'm so ashamed of...

AS Government & Politics? (edexcel)

As I'm choosing my A-Levels now I was wondering what Politics would be like! Particularly in the first year as I'll most likely drop it as it's my 4th subject (still considering). I mean I already know what it's about but I'd like to know your opinion if you have studied this subject and what you thought of it :D also is there a lot of de...

Manchester vs. York in History

I've applied for History at Manchester, and History and Politics at York, and had offers from both, but don't know which to put as my firm. I am leaning towards Manchester, but my friends have told me that I should go to York as it has one of the best departments for History and is the better uni, while Manchester is more science-oriented...

Study law with politics affect becoming a lawyer?

I'm applying to study law this year, but I'm also interested in politics as well but I don't want to do a joint degree. I was wondering if I applied for Law with politics does it still count as a qualifying law degree which will enable me to go on to become a lawyer? Also do I still take on the full law course like those who are just doin...

Sixth form OCR F856 Government and Politics Essay help

I'm in my second year of sixth form and studying A2 politics. Those of you familiar with the OCR course will have come face to face with 50 mark essays. I've done other essays in the past, I wouldn't have got so far in politics if I hadn't, but none that have such a high mark. Any help of how to answer them, or even any directions to a si...

Dropping AS Biology. Help

Hey, I'm currently doing AS OCR biology and I'm finding it pretty hard. I got a C on the January exam and I'm aiming for a B but I'm worried about how it gets harder in A2. I have been given the option to drop Biology and do AS & A2 politics in my 2nd year which they think I could do due to there being no January exams next year. This wou...

Am I good enough for the LSE?

Hi, I'm aware that a number of these threads emerge quite frequently. But, I'd love to attend the LSE, above any University in the UK, not for the money, mainly because of the prestige and its alumni. I'd be apply for Economics and Politics for my other Unis, but for LSE as Econ is super competitive, I'd just apply for Government. Am I go...

Sixth form Thinking of dropping AS biology for A2. Need advice

Hey, I'm doing my AS levels and have almost finished the year. However I'm finding Biology hard at the moment, just with the breadth of knowledge you need to do as well as the meticulous exam technique. I'm aiming for a B and got C in January (although I was getting consistent A's in mocks). I'm unsure whether to take it to A2 as I realiz...

What uni for history of art?

I've been accepted into the following universities: Courtauld Institute - History of Art - AAB UCL - History of Art - AAB Bristol - History of Art - AAA Reading - History of Art - ABB Goldsmiths - History of Art - ABB Not sure which to firm or insure at the moment. The top 3 all seem equally fantastic!...

Undergraduate World Empires revision help

I'm a Politics student but I've taken a World Empires history module. It basically looks at connections and comparisons between different parts of the world from Antiquity to present day. But, being a Politics student, I have no idea how to revise for a history module. All the lecture slides are just loads of pictures with no texts and I...

Studying subjects at A-Level.

What would be the entry requirements to study a subject you haven't studied at GCSE? For example, economics, government and politics and Phycology?...

Does the center-ground of politics even exist?

New Labour, some say, have lurched to the center of politics over the years, but have kept one foot also in the left. The Conservatives, now people say, have lurched to the center of politics also, but have kept one foot in the right. The various protest parties like BNP and UKIP have no historio-political foundation as such and so will h...

Ben Zygier, 'Prisoner X', Worked For Israeli Government, Australian Foreign Minister Says

SYDNEY - Australia's foreign minister on Wednesday confirmed for the first time that a dual Australian-Israeli citizen who died in a maximum-security Israeli prison had been working for Israel's government, and he raised the possibility of a diplomatic spat if the man's Australian passport was used for espionage. Ben Zygier died in an app...

KCL Politics of the International Economy vs Warwick EPAIS

Hi Everyone, I have a huge dilemma. I cannot decide between Politics of the International Economy at Kings and Economics, Politics and International Studies at Warwick. Which is best in terms of reputation and postgraduate opportunities (whether in further education or the employment market) etc. If anyone is on either of these two course...

Sixth form Predicted questions for OCR as history A

I've got my second history exam (F961/02) on 22nd May. I was wondering if anyone has any idea what questions are likely to come up? I'm hoping either General Strike, National Government or Lloyd George! (The section I am doing is Domestic Issues 1918-1951) I've also got the source paper (F964/02) tomorrow (14th May) and I'm seriously stre...

PAP, just be transparent, instead of “will become more transparent”?

I refer to the article “Govt will need to be more open, says PM”. (Sunday Times, Mar 17) Become more transparent? It states that “the Government will become more transparent to adapt to society today, even if politics becomes untidy and it’s outcomes less predictable”. “More transparent” means “less predictable”? Does it mean that the “mo...

Chinese politics in Malaysia: What's next?

A new generation of young Chinese do not want to play it safe. To them, Malaysia is their homeland and they do not see why they should be treated as second-class citizens when it comes to politics. To them, what is wrong in Malaysia is best exemplified by the ethnic-based approach of the BN. James Chin, Straits Times From the time the Chi...

Why is history taught so badly in schools?

In all my experience of being taught history up to GCSE level it has just been terrible. Teachers are generally not good historians themselves and actually teach several subjects. Eras of history are brushed over and most of what makes history great is left out. I don't know how they can make history so boring when it is such a fascinatin...

Changing choices after firming

I selected my firm and insurance choices recently for going to uni next year. However, after finding out more information i feel as though i can aim a lot higher than the choices ive chosen. Is there any way of changing my choices through UCAS and asking another Uni to consider me? This might seem like cold feet, or bad research prior to...

Should I do economics or geography at A-level?

I will be commencing A-levels in September and I chose to do French, politics, English language and economics. However due to a clerical error when inputting the student's choices, instead of economics I was put down to do philosophy and ethics. This has caused my actual choices to clash, meaning I can not study economics. I think that if...

History (Undergraduate)

Not quiet sure if I have posted this is the correct section, so sorry if I haven't..:$ I was wondering if anyone is currently doing History at University (First year or more) or is going to apply to do it at a University? I didn't choose History at GCSE because at the time I wasn't that much into it, because of this I couldn't take Histor...

OCR Politics and Government F855 help!

hey guys, this is my first post and I really need some help for my politics exam Monday and no one seems to have made a post regarding it yet so I thought I'd start it :) Basically I'm really stressing out about this exam and was wondering how many Political systems people are going to briefly learn (apart from the US and UK of course) to...

A-Level subjects

Hi all, I've recently been to my college interviews for Winstanley and Eccles Sixth Form and have been offered a place at both (grade dependent). I'm tied between the two as to which to go to and what to study. Could anyone give any advice on how you're finding the course if you are doing one of the ones below, and any thoughts about my s...

UCL or Edinburgh

Hey! The 8th May is getting closer and I have real trouble choosing between ESPS (with politics as my specialisation) at UCL and Politics at Edinburgh. I'm an international student from Scandinavia so I'm hoping for your native insights to help me make this dreadful decision. I've figured a few pros and cons: UCL: + More prestigious (As f...

Too many essay based A-Levels?

I'm currently in Year 11, and now very unclear about my A-Level choices. I have chosen: English Lit (To A2) History (Modern) (To A2) Sociology (To A2) Philosophy (To AS) It's not the choices themselves that I'm worried about, as my GCSE predicted grades, and progress from coursework/units so far, are more than what is needed for the cours...

From Joanna to Boris, stars sign up for Mail's history festival where subject will be brought to life

Household names including Boris Johnson, Joanna Lumley, Rupert Everett, Sebastian Faulks, Ian Hislop and Paddy Ashdown are confirmed for the Chalke Valley History Festival.

3.6 GPA - chances of getting into Oxford/Cambridge?

Hi guys, I'm a recent history graduate from Berkeley with a 3.6 overall GPA looking into a few graduate programs at Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE. As you already probably know, Both Oxford and Cambridge generally require a 3.7 GPA or higher to admit U.S. students. I'm just curious - how strict do they follow this rule? I'm looking into the p...

Central Saint Martins or Goldsmiths?

I've got an offer for MA Art & Politics at Goldsmiths (University of London). I'm waiting to hear from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (University of the Arts London) for their MRes Art: Theory and Philosophy course. I will need to make a swift decision if I get in there due to funding issues. I want to do a PhD afterwards...

UCAS Extra and cancelling choices.

Hi there! I have applied to Oxford Brookes, Hertfordshire, Bournemouth and Portsmouth University to study a foundation Paramedic Science degree for Sept '13. However, after being rejected by all 4 of them, I have been re-thinking my choices and have decided that I would be better suited in studying Adult Nursing. I've been researching my...

American student: What are my chances at Oxford, LSE, UCL, Imperial, and Edinburgh?

I am a junior at a public school in Northern Virginia. I am considering applying to Oxford (PPE maybe, maybe Physics), LSE, UCL, Imperial, and maybe Edinburgh. I have a 2060 SAT (690 CR/700 M/670 W) but I hope that will increase because I have a 219 PSAT and a 32 ACT. I will be taking the SAT maybe 2 more times and will also be taking the...

HTML5 History APIについて

History APIとは History APIはHTML5の機能のひとつ となります。Historyとは のことで、 history という名前のオブジェクトで存在します。 ブラウザの戻る進むボタンのイベントを取得してページの内容を動的に変えることができ るものです。 まず、 history についてなんですが、history自体は昔からあり、いくつかメソッドを持つオブジ ェクトでした。よく使われているメソッドの一つに history.back が存在します。 history.back(); では実際に用意しましたので押してみましょう。以下のボタンを押すと一つ前に見たペー ジと戻るかと思います。 「戻る」 とは逆に 「進む」 場合は history.forward() を使...

2012年 島村楽器からアコースティックギターHISTORY NTシリーズ新モデル

島村楽器は、アコースティックギター「HISTORY NT-L4」「HISTORY NT-S4」を発売した。 「HISTORY NT-L4」「HISTORY NT-S4」は、島村楽器の店舗に来...