Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is a very successful and interesting option at A Level. It can lead to University admission to read a Politics, PPE, International Relations or International Development degree or as part of a combined honours degree. The intellectual training afforded by Politics at A Level facilitates entry into the wide range of careers open to all graduates. It is highly regarded and even desirable as a foundation subject for many professional careers, notably law, journalism, management, business and administration, banking and the Civil Service. Politics at A Level combines well with all subjects, but in particular History, English, Modern Languages, Economics, Psychology, Geography and Mathematics. It is a traditional, mainstream, academic subject, recognized as an excellent discipline by universities and employers alike. The subject is questioning, stimulating, challenging and thought-provoking and allows for the development of a mature ‘voice’ for all pupils. The dynamic Politics Society will also provide an opportunity for students to meet and discuss ideas with leading political thinkers and campaigners, locally, nationally and internationally.