Government and Politics

Course summary

Lively, relevant, controversial… there are many ways to describe A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications girls can choose. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps girls to understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow their confidence. Politics is ideal for girls who are considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and it is highly regarded by employers in sectors including law, international relations, the media, government and the civil service. There are three broad areas of study in this specification: • The government and politics of the UK • The government and politics of the USA, and comparative politics • Political ideas