Government and Politics

Course summary

Studying Politics will enable you to understand how the political system works in the UK and the USA and will make you more engaged in the political process as a result. It is particularly important that you have an enquiring mind, a desire to learn about how the political system works and its impact on you, the citizen. A strong emphasis throughout the course will be on up to date knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to develop your skills in critical and analytical thinking, note making, research, oral and presentation skills, all of which will be essential to you whether you decide to go into Higher Education or into a career after A Levels. Career and Further Study: Studying Politics at A Level can lead you to a degree in Politics, Law or History. You could one day be in a career of Government or the Public Services, Political Journalism, Law; Business /Retail Management or Media.