Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is ultimately about power. In studying Politics, you will explore how power is distributed and exercised in modern society. This course will develop your understanding of how political structures and processes work. Political scientists seek to analyse both the causes and consequences of political outcomes that shape our everyday lives. Is the voting system fair? How strong is democracy in the UK? Is globalisation a force for good? Is the United Nations effective? These are just some of the questions you will consider. Politics is always changing, which is what makes the subject so fascinating. By studying Politics, you will be better equipped to make sense of current affairs and to reach your own evidence-based conclusions about the world around you.