Government and Politics

Course summary

Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. Politics will enable students to develop a wide range of skills including the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information; analyse and evaluate political knowledge; identify connections, similarities and differences between the areas studied; select relevant material and construct and communicate arguments clearly and coherently using appropriate political vocabulary. Skills: If you are interested in the news and keeping abreast of current affairs then this course is for you, an interest in (and commitment to) keeping up-to-date with the news is essential. Future progressions from this course: A qualification in politics can lead to Higher Education in areas such as politics, history, law, journalism and teaching. It is widely accepted for most university courses and employers.