Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is a course students enjoy studying as we give you the opportunity to debate current affairs and through studying politics you also gain a much wider understanding of the world around you. It has never been a more exciting time to study Government and Politics. The recent change of Prime Minister in Britain, the Referendum on European Union membership, and the rise of Populism make Politics a topical and relevant subject. In Year 13 you will study the contrasts and connections between the USA and the UK by studying the fascinating and often peculiar world of American politics. Over the course of the Politics A Level, we will be exploring the following topic areas. During terms 1-4 in year 12, we will be examining UK Politics, considering the functions and structures of the Political institutions in this country as well as issues surrounding participation, political parties, and voter behavior. In terms 5-6, we will be examining the four ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Feminism and their impact on Politics. In year 13, we spend terms 1-4 examining US Politics and the similarities and differences with our own political system. Finally, we will spend time reviewing the content of the course before the final exams.