Government and Politics

Course summary

If you want to know where power lies, how parties operate, and how governments work, then A Level Government and Politics is for you. Politics has an enormous impact on our lives, and A Level Government and Politics will equip you with a strong understanding of how power is exercised, in this country and internationally. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to play a full part in the political process. A Level Government and Politics is an exciting and intellectually challenging subject with an emphasis on debate, discussion and argument. While the ability to look at different perspectives, and critically analyse them, is of fundamental importance, you will also develop other important qualities like critical thinking and effective writing skills.