Government and Politics

Course summary

Studying A Level Politics is ideal if you’re considering studying Politics, Philosophy, Law, International Relations, Sociology, Advertising or Journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including Politics, International Organisations, Media, Government and the Civil Service. Pupils studying A Level Politics will encounter the following topic areas: 1. The government and politics of the UK including areas such as – the constitution, democracy, parliament, electoral systems, the judiciary. 2. The government and politics of the USA (Comparative Politics) including such areas as – the constitution, the executive and judiciary, electoral process, political parties, civil rights. 3. Core political ideas (Pupils study all three) • Conservatism • Liberalism • Socialism 4. Optional political ideas (pupils will explore one of these) • Nationalism • Feminism • Multiculturalism • Anarchism • Ecologism