In this rapidly changing world, politics has become more important than ever. Politics is all around us and if you are interested in current affairs, ideas, and how the country and the wider world are run, then this is the course for you. A-level Politics offers you the opportunity to become empowered by gaining an in-depth understanding of national and international political issues and structures, whilst also exploring the big questions that political ideas such as conservatism, socialism and feminism seek to answer. Politics at Cirencester College offers the opportunity for you to choose a pathway. All students study British politics and political ideologies in year one, in year two you can select to specialise in either American Politics or Global Politics.
If you decide to study Global Politics, this part of the course broadens the focus to include international relations. Here you will look at the big issues that are currently threatening the world, such as terrorism, globalisation and climate change. You will also find out about how the international community attempts to deal with such issues through global and regional organisations such as the UN, NATO and the EU, and evaluate how effective this is. The changing dynamic with Russia and the Ukraine; the perceived threat of China and her human rights record and concerns with the environment are all key issues that you will be able to discuss.
In this rapidly changing world, politics has become more important than ever. Politics is all around us and if you are interested in current affairs, ideas, ... more
Level 3
In this rapidly changing world, politics has become more important than ever. Politics is all around us and if you are interested in current affairs, ideas, and how the country and the wider world are run, then this is the course for you. A-level Politics offers you the opportunity to become empowered by gaining an in-depth understanding of national and international political issues and structures, whilst also exploring the big questions that political ideas such as conservatism, socialism and feminism seek to answer. Politics at Cirencester College offers the opportunity for you to choose a pathway. All students study British politics and political ideologies in year one, in year two you can select to specialise in either American Politics or Global Politics.
American Politics examines the workings of the American political system. Here you will find out why America is often seen as a ‘beacon of democracy’ and examine if this is accurate. Debates surrounding racial politics and democracy, America as a world power, the role of the Supreme Court, and the power of the US President. Controversial issues such as abortion, the right to vote and American foreign policy will all be debated.
In this rapidly changing world, politics has become more important than ever. Politics is all around us and if you are interested in current affairs, ideas, ... more
Level 3
