Government and Politics AS & A2

Government & Politics is a dynamic and modern course for students interested in current political debates such as where does power really lie and why the number of people voting in elections is declining. It encourages analysis of the changing dynamics of modern politics and also develops skills in analysing and evaluating information, and constructing and communicating clear and coherent arguments.

At AS the specification gives a broad understanding of the UK political system, including the role of elections, political parties and pressure groups and how policy is made. A2 covers issues which are central to the study of modern politics, including US politics, the environment, ideologies, globalisation, power, devolution and the EU.

Entry requirements are 5 GCSE grades at C or above, including English.