Government and Politics

Course summary

Lively, relevant, controversial. There are many ways to describe A Level Politics. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how both countries are run and develops research, written communication and debating skills. From the magna carta to Brexit, from Winston Churchill to Donald Trump, and from feminism to anarchism, there’s no denying that it’s an interesting and engaging qualification. You need to be able to interpret sources of evidence, spotting bias and ‘fake news’. You should have good debating and essay-writing skills, able to present an argument and consider its counter-argument. Above all, you need to be interested in politics, and keeping abreast of current affairs and the news. It’s ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organisations, the media, government and the civil service.