Government and Politics

Course summary

At St. Mary’s Government and Politics is popular with students who enjoy current affairs, debates and discussions, who wish to study a subject that is vibrant and exciting. The Academy regularly hosts visits from MPs and councillors. Trips, eg to Parliament and party conferences, are also popular. Recently our students have met MPs Jeremy Corbyn, Ed Miliband, Andy Burnham, Gordon Marsden, Paul Maynard, Theresa May, Philip Hammond and George Osbourne. Students have assisted in the running of student council elections within St. Mary’s and been involved with the national youth council.