Foundation modules: Politics, Government & Law

The syllabus of the Politics, Government and Law module within the Advanced Level Foundation covers:

  • Democracy and Representation
  • Institutions
  • Ideologies
  • International relations
  • Ethics

At the end of this Politics, Government and Law subject you will:

  • understand the relationships between ideas, institutions and issues in political systems
  • show knowledge of different systems of governance around the world
  • be familiar with the framework of the British political system and its institutions and be able to empathise with the main political viewpoints
  • demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of law and its role in society
  • understand the sources of national and international law.