Politics

Specification

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 or better in a GCSE humanities subject.

Course Content

Politics is all around us and our lives are often governed by the decisions of others, whether that be laws that determine how we live or institutions that provide services we use every day, from the Health Service, the police, schools, courts, the media or the local council.

Politics looks at who holds power within the UK and the ways that different power holders interact with each other, particularly when compared to other systems such as the USA. It also examines the political ideas we hold and how this has shaped the type of country and people we are today.

Course Content

Course is made up of three Units:

• The government and politics of the UK.

• The government and politics of the USA, and comparative politics.

• Political ideas.

Progression Routes

This course is ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organisations, the media, government and the civil service.