Become more informed about the debates you see on the news each day; empower yourself to make a difference. Why study it? Widespread constitutional change has transformed the political map, shifting where power lies. This course ensures that you are equipped to become an active citizen, able to understand the issues which face the world in which we live. This subject is for you if… • You have strong literacy skills and excellent verbal communication skills. • You enjoy debates and forming opinions. • You are interested in power, democracy and political institutions. • You are keen to make a difference to the world we live in! Where can it lead you? Degrees: students who study Politics often go on to study the subject at degree level. Politics is useful for: Economics, History, International Development or Relations, Law and History. Careers: common career choices involving politics include the civil service, journalism, teaching, law and business.