Government and Politics

Course summary

If you have an interest in news and current affairs and like to think that you could make a difference in the world, then this is probably the course for you. If you enjoy debate and have strong opinions about UK and world affairs, or want to understand how governments reach and implement decisions which shape the world for millions of people, then politics will be right up your Downing Street! You will look very closely at all aspects of both British and American politics, both internally and the role they play in world politics. The course consists of extensive studies of British and American party politics; their histories, beliefs, successes and failures. You will also look at the political and legal environment that governments work within; how politics is influenced by the public, media and business.