1. 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

2. 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.