Government and Politics

Course summary

What topics will students cover? Students need to be interested in current affairs and the news! Yr 12: People and Politics (voting/protest etc. ) and Governing the UK (institutions and processes). Yr 13: American Politics with studies of the president, Supreme Court, Congress and racial issues amongst more. What skills will they particularly develop? Skills: Analytical, debating, advocacy (representing others), political literacy, independence. Degree options: Politics, PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics,) Economics, International Relations, European Studies, International Aid, Public Service, Anthropology, Sociology , English. Careers – progression. Where does this programmed of study lead e.g. examples of the types of careers that students can progress into? Studying Government & Politics will open careers in law and politics. Students who have studied G&P have entered careers in journalism, local government and media. However, a degree in G&P will open doors in a wide range of careers.