“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and mis-applying the wrong remedies." - Groucho Marx
Studying Politics at A Level helps students understand how power and decision-making shape society - locally, nationally, and globally. It develops critical thinking, debate, and analytical skills that are valuable for university and beyond. In today’s world of rapid political change and global challenges, Politics is more relevant than ever, equipping students to engage thoughtfully with the issues that define our future.
The department offers extensive co-curricular activities for girls to further enrich their studies, including the Politics Society and the History Society. In addition, girls regularly attend events at the Cheltenham Literature Festival along with lectures further afield. In recent times, College has hosted several politics university lecturers, and many current and former MPs.
Further help is given to students with ambitions to study Politics, International Relations or PPE at university, including specialised university classes and supervision of research topics in the IB Extended Essay or for the Extended Project Qualification.
Sixth Form classes follow the Edexcel syllabus. Topics include the Democracy, Elections and Voting, Parliament and the Executive, and Global Politics.
Ms Kilburn, Head of History and Politics
Teacher in charge of Politics: Miss Burston
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