here has never been a better time to study politics! Recent events such as the EU referendum, Scottish referendum and changes in both the Conservative and Labour parties have given us a lot to study. Over the last few years, our politics students have witnessed the resignations of key political figures, a complete overhaul of the way the country is governed, political scandals and intrigue – and that is just a taster. You will study political participation, issues of democracy and the phenomenon of voting behaviour, as well as learning about how the UK political system works. You will be able to visit the Houses of Parliament, meet the local MP and much more! You will also study ideologies such as socialism, liberalism and conservatism, how they have developed and how they affect us today. There will also be an option to study feminism, ecologism or anarchism. If you have an interest in big ideas and philosophy, you’ll really enjoy this. Finally, we will examine issues surrounding US politics, including key areas such as the Constitution, Congress and the Presidency. You will be expected to read widely and write essays of course, but more important is your willingness to debate ideas with others, and have opinions of your own. A love of current affairs and debating is essential.