Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is central to our world. As current events show us, the way in which our country is governed, the role of the people and the ideas that influence them are fundamental. Issues that are affecting your lives right now are essentially about politics so to be informed and educated about the circumstances that have led to the current state of the world is vital. The skills that Politics equips you with, enables a career in many areas, including law, advertising, journalism and the media or even politics itself! To understand politics is to understand people so you will gain a natural advantage in the professions where engagement with other people is paramount. You will also develop skills in extended, logical, reasoned debate in writing. This is beneficial for any job which requires writing reports or developing research and enquiry skills. If you care about the current state of the world, then the study of Politics is essential.