Government and Politics

Course summary

You will study political participation focusing on issues such as political parties, voting behaviour and the media. You will also study a range of political ideas such as socialism and feminism and assess the interrelationship between the different branches of government in the UK. In addition, you will study issues in the politics of the USA drawing comparisons with the UK and using examples from the 2020 election. Anyone who is fascinated by current affairs, ideologies and the changing global political landscape. An interest in sharing ideas through debate is also essential, as is the ability to work independently to understand a range of intellectually challenging concepts. Strong literacy skills will be valuable for this course.