Watford Grammar School for Boys Why Study Politics? Valued academic subject at top universities Helps understanding of decisions that affect every aspect of life from driving age to tuition fees Applicable to any work place or career choice If you want to change the world you have to understand how the system works first It develops the following skills Oral and written communication Research and analysis Presentation and PR Logical / Rational / Theoretical Thinking Deconstructing rival arguments Extended essay writing Watford Grammar School for Boys Politics Department A Level Excellent Politics Results year on year: 2016 AS: A 33%, A2: A*- A 50% 2015 AS: A 26%, A2: A*- A 44% 2014 AS: A 43%, A2:A*- A 61% ‘Man by nature is a political animal’ Aristotle

Why study Politics? AS Level – British Politics (Parliament / Judiciary / Constitution / Political Parties / Elections and Voting / Parliament/ Pressure groups/ The Prime Minister/The EU) Students get a thorough understanding of how the British political system works and whether it needs to be changed, as well as applying political theories to issues of government and current affairs. A2 Level – American Politics (The Supreme Court/ The Presidency/ Congress/Constitution/Political Parties/Interest Groups/Elections and Voting Behaviour) Students are able to compare and contrast the British and American systems and how they interact. This gives a flavour of international relations. Lessons at A-level Students are expected to keep abreast of current affairs, To share research and analysis Take part in class discussions To lead debate and empathise with different POV, Written answers require analysis and application of theories backed up with real life examples TRIPS Parliament at Westminster Conferences and Lectures Washington DC As a politics student, the world is your oyster and you can consider a multitude of careers: Lawyer, advertising executive, analyst, archivist, banker, broadcaster, campaign worker, consultant, congressional aide, editor, foreign service officer, political staffer, information specialist, intelligence agent, journalist, legal assistant, lobbyist, personnel manager, public relations staffer, researcher, solicitor, teacher . . . the list can be almost endless. Politics graduates’ starting salaries are in the top-third of starting salaries for all graduates.