As a UK and world citizen, politics effects every aspect of our lives. From economic and political systems, political ideologies, international relations to democracy and parliament. Politics is a relevant program of study that equips you with strong written communication as well as the ability to build arguments and debate. You will learn about the UK political system and the political theories that underpin the world we live in. Finally, you will also ezamine and evaluate the key ideologies that undrpin our political system - liberalism, socialism, conservatism and feminism. In year 134 we examine the USA's political system with a particular focus on the US president, convgress, voting behaviour and systems as well as tyheir political parties, judiciary and constitution. We also evaluate the degree of democracy in the USA and there is a strongly comparative element to the course betgween the UK and the USA. We stronlgy encourage critiacl thinking, debate and discussions throughout the course. Applicanats should note that this course is heavily essay based and therefore rquiries strong written skills and the motivation to read challenging text and political theory. In Year 12 you will learn about politics in the UK. Democracy and the people, how much freedom we have as individuals and the assertion of our human rights. You will evaluate the powers of the prime minister and parliament as well as the election process and constitution in the UK. You will explore the role of different pressure groups and examine key political parties and their policies. In addition to this you will investigate the role of the judiciary looking at key legal case studies. In Year 13 we examine different ideologies such as socialism, liberalism, multi-culturalism and anarchism. We critique these theories by comparing and contrasting different beliefs and views and how they apply in world politics. We encourage critical thinking, debate and discussions throughout the course. This is a subject that requires strong written skills.