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Carrickfergus Academy

GCSE Government and Politics
GCSE Government and Politics aims to give pupils’ a greater understanding of who has power and how our country is run. It is also an excellent preparation for A Level Politics.
There are many careers connected to Politics, not just being a politician. These include:
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Civil Service
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Law
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Teaching
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Journalism
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Police
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Diplomatic Service
At GCSE, there are two Government and Politics exams.

In GCSE Government and Politics, we seek to find ways to learn outside the classroom. Therefore, there are opportunities to visit the NI Assembly at Stormont, as well as having guest speakers. In March 2025 local MLA, John Stewart, visited school to speak to pupils about his work at Stormont.

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