A-Level - Politics

Studying Politics means studying the real world and developing the skills to make sense of that world. Politics is about people and power: who gets it, how they use it, and what makes a society fair. It is useful, interesting and challenging. Politics at Cheshire College - South & West is for people who have an interest in current affairs, and who enjoy debates and discussions. Students will have the opportunity to participate in visits to Parliament and to Washington DC, as well as to various conferences and revision courses, to enhance their studies. Most students are new to the study of Politics and will be encouraged to keep up to date with current affairs through newspapers, the internet and TV programmes such as Newsnight and Question Time. The course is a good foundation for a wide variety of university courses and careers such as law, journalism, government and teaching.