Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is a living, breathing subject and in light of the Scottish referendum, the Brexit campaign and divisions within the Labour and Conservative parties, there has never been a better time to study Politics at A level! Politics offers students the opportunity to understand the events happening around you by studying people, politics and participation and the governance of modern Britain and through debate, discussion and disagreement you will shape your own views and opinions of the modern political landscape and your place within it. A level Politics offers transferable skills such as analytical and evaluative skills and the ability to select relevant material and construct and communicate arguments clearly and coherently. Such skills complement a wide range of A levels, particularly subjects such as Economics, History, Business and English. In fact, Politics complements most subjects because of its immediate relevance and focus on current affairs.