Government and Politics

Course summary

The world of UK and worldwide politics does not stand still. As a consequence of this, the study of politics is a dynamic subject that reflects the contemporary and ever changing political landscape. Politics A Level combines complex theory with current affairs and is a well respected, rigorous and academic discipline. Subject content explores the government and politics of the UK and the USA. You will delve into the countries’ executives, legislatures and their judiciaries. You will explore their political parties, electoral systems and the democratic nature of their political sphere. You will evaluate political ideologies such as conservatism and liberalism. A variety of degree courses such as Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Law, History and International Relations. Future careers include Law, Journalism, roles in the civil service and policy research.