Government and Politics

Course summary

If you are looking for a new challenge after GCSE, then Politics is a dynamic and ‘live’ subject. Not a day goes by without a news story appearing that is directly relevant to what you are studying. We are living in an ever-changing society, and it is vital for our young people to understand where power comes from and how it is exercised in today’s world. We have seen another turbulent year in the UK’s domestic politics with three Prime Ministers within the last 12 months; these challenges are mirrored by the Biden administration and will intensify as he manages divided government in the 118th Congress. Studying the subject involves exploring key contemporary political questions about the interactions between people, institutions and nations, and the ideologies that underpin then, both here and in the US.