Ernest Benn described politics as ‘’the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” In a rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable world, studying politics has never been more relevant or interesting. This is a great course if you have an inquiring mind and a desire to find out what is going on in the world today and why. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of political themes, including UK politics and the UK Government, political ideas that have shaped our world, and US politics. The course involves a lot of discussion and debate, so is ideal for those who enjoy exploring current affairs. You will be expected to stay abreast of the political landscape via the internet, newspapers and TV programs, and you will need to engage in independent learning to increase your knowledge of politics past and present. Politics will provide you with many of the skills required for university study. Some politics students go on to work in the political sphere, while other popular career options include law and journalism.