Emmanuel Catholic College Curriculum Handbook
Year 11 & 12

Politics & Law

ATAR & General
Studying Politics and Law course provides students with an understanding of the processes of decision-making concerning society’s collective future. Both the ATAR and General courses aim to develop the knowledge of the principles, structures, institutions and processes of political and legal systems primarily in Australia. 

Pathways Beyond School
Studying politics & law will help to deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of one of the most powerful forces operating on people, communities, and corporations today. 

Just some of the career pathways associated with studying Politics & Law are: 

  • Politician 
  • Lawyer 
  • Police Officer 
  • Journalist 
  • PR Professional 

Pre-requisites
ATAR: B-Grade minimum in HaSS in Year 10 
General: Nil 


Contact Information
Mr James Silver
Head of HaSS
James.Silver@cewa.edu.au