Government and Politics

Course summary

In Year 12, students focus on British Politics and in Year 13 we focus on US Politics. This is a subject for students who are interested in current affairs and enjoy debate and discussion. It is also a subject which is seen as academically challenging and can lead to a variety of university courses. We follow the Edexcel Government and Politics specification. This allows students to study UK Politics in Year 12, looking at topics such as Parliament, PM and Cabinet, Parties and Pressure Groups. To enable students to gain top grades, the department has an extensive extra-curricular activities programme of trips, lectures and meetings. Politics students have had an opportunity to listen to and meet David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Boris Johnson, local MPs, local MEPs and members of the House of Lords. In Year 13 students study American Politics. They learn about the President, Congress and US political parties. Also, some controversial topics such as Race, Ethnic Policies and Immigration which are so important in America.