Government and Politics

Course summary

The course provides students with the opportunity to engage in high-level analysis and evaluation of significant issues in both the UK and US political systems. Politics is about people and power. Why does political conflict occur and how is it resolved? Studying Politics means studying the real world and developing the skills to make sense of that world. Lively, relevant, controversial, there are many ways to describe A Level Politics. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how our society is run and develops research, written communication and debating skills.