Government and Politics

Course summary

Government and Politics offers students a dynamic A Level course which is a highly regarded qualification to study a degree in Law, any Social Science or related Humanities degree. The AS course focuses on the way in which British democracy has evolved, how the country is governed and ways in which the rights of citizens are preserved. Students develop an awareness of the political issues that have shaped modern Britain and the current affairs that influence the present political debates including protests against tuition fees and the decisions of the Coalition. The course offers trips to the House of Commons and regularly invites guest speakers to the school. The A2 course looks at the US political system, how Presidents are elected and key political issues that are important to the US and the wider world. There is no coursework. The A Level is made up of four units tested over both years