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Government & Politics
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A level Paul Allanach, Head of Department
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Politics has an impact on the way we all live and you will learn about how decisions
are made that affect all our lives. Politics will be a new subject to the majority of
students and therefore it is an opportunity to do something fresh and new. Studying
Politics will enable you to understand how the political system works at local,
national and European levels.
What will I study? Co-curricular activities?
Topics covered in the study of
Politics include electoral systems,
parties, pressure groups and the
American political system. We aim to offer a visit to Parliament
at the end of Year 12, where you
will have a tour of the Palace
of Westminster and attend the
Commons and/or Lords for Question
Time. We have recently been to
Washington DC and will be looking
to organise this again this year.
It is particularly important that you
have an enquiring mind, a desire to
learn about how the political system
works and its impact on you, the
citizen. You will be encouraged to
develop your skills in critical and
analytical thinking, note making,
research, oral and presentation
skills, all of which will be essential to
you whether you decide to go into
Higher Education or into a career
after A levels.
study of Politics will give you will be
welcomed by any employer.
The department also supports
opportunities such as the Debating
Society, the ‘Youth Speaks’
competition, and university essay
competitions.
Where might it lead?
Politics is particularly useful if you
are considering a career in law,
business/retail management,
the media or Civil Service. However
the knowledge and skills which the
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