Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics are focused on the big questions that shape our everyday lives and the nation we live in. Brexit, the rise of populism under Trump, the downfall of the Corbyn era Labour party and the rise of the far-right in Europe – how did we get here? Who runs the country, and how? What is Parliament? If you’ve ever wondered any of the above questions then A level Politics is for you. All these topics will be covered (and more). Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK and US are run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow your confidence as you debate, question, challenge these topics.