This A Level course is designed to give students a deep understanding of contemporary British and American politics. Students will develop their critical thinking and evaluation skills which are necessary for understanding our political world. Year 12 • The Politics of the United Kingdom • Governance in the United Kingdom • Political ideologies: Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Nationalism Year 13 Global Politics: An opportunity to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity. It also gives them the opportunity to explore the political issues that affect all of us. How will I be taught? Students will be taught in a variety of ways including: Oral work: Students engage in class discussions, debates, seminars, tutorials and presentations. Independent study: Our students are encouraged to actively seek out academic articles and wider reading which is reflected upon and discussed in class. Students complete Prep work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic works. Written work: Students will produce essays, practice exam questions, interpret sources and data, and respond critically to academic readings. What degree courses does this lead to? Politics is one of the most malleable subjects and can be a fantastic starting point for a variety of subjects to be read at university. The analytical skills that students acquire by taking this course can lead to courses such as Politics and International Relations, Law, History, International Development, Criminology, Sociology. What career opportunities does this open up? Politics is a very flexible subject and is one that is favored upon by most employers. Students acquire desirable research and analytical skills which enables them to pursue careers in Local Government, Journalism, Law, the Civil Service, Finance, Teaching, Charity and Non-Government Organization work.