Politics has an enormous impact on our lives and this course will equip you with a strong understanding of how power is exercised in this country. Furthermore, it will equip you with the knowledge and skills to play a full part in the political process. You will also develop other important qualities such as critical thinking and effective writing skills. You will study a wide range of areas, giving you a broad understanding of political systems and political ideologies. You will focus on topics such as democracy and participation, electoral systems and political parties. You will also have the opportunity to study the main ideological traditions in this country; conservatism, socialism and liberalism. Finally you will gain an insight into how government and politics in the UK compares with the USA.