Government and Politics

Course summary

his lively, relevant and controversial subject provides a fascinating insight into the workings of government at home and abroad and is one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Through your study of Politics, you will acquire vital skills that will serve you well throughout your life. They will include skills of high-quality written communication, an engaging and coherent capacity for debating and the ability to analyse complex information. They will be acquired by studying political ideas, the government and politics of the UK and the US, and through comparing politics and political systems. Units studied: 1. Government and politics of the UK 2. The government and politics of the USA (comparative politics) 3. Political ideas