Government and Politics

Course summary

Who is this course for? For those who wish to know more about the way the UK and the world is run, Politics is the A Level for you. If you have an interest in the world around you and want to know more about the society you live in, enjoy debating political philosophy, you will find this a rewarding subject. At its heart is the study of political systems and how they influence outcomes in the UK, but we will also study political philosophy and the politics of the USA as a comparison. What is the course about? The Politics course will enable students to develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics, in addition to knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, both within the United Kingdom and United States, in addition to political ideologies. What can the course lead to? Government and Politics is an exciting course with many real world applications. It is most commonly studied with History, Geography or English Literature, but can easily be taken as an option for any pupil who wishes to find out more about the political scene around them. Because of its focus on aspects of constitutional law, especially in the USA section, it is a standard route into a law degree. The subject also introduces students to the social sciences and is a good route into Sociology, International Relations, Anthropology and Development Studies.