In a world of unprecedented change, uncertainty and needing direction there has never been a better time to study A-level Politics.

Through this challenging and rewarding course, you will question what democracy really means and study freedom. In the light of Brexit landscape now, and understand how we got here. Study, applaud or challenge the institutions, systems and ideologies we have created to govern ourselves.

Over two years you will study Politics within the UK and across the Atlantic, in the USA. Enjoy units which are diverse and intriguing; from Voting Behaviour and the Media though to The Judiciary, The Presidency and Political Ideologies.

'I decided to study Politics because the topics covered are really interesting - ranging from core political ideologies to the US Supreme Court. The thing I enjoy the most about Politics at St Brendan's is the teaching; classes are open to discussion and filled with relevant conversations around the topics. Next year, I'm planning to study History and Politics at Oxford, and without choosing Politics I never would have considered this course as an option.'

Millie Studied: A-level Politics, History, English Literature

After graduating from St Brendan’s I went on to gain Honours and Master’s degrees in Modern History at Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, where I met my now-husband. After completing our degrees we lived in London and then Cheshire, where we started our family. I worked for a Management Consultancy firm and then set up my own consultancy business.

I spent nearly a decade as a Lay Magistrate in Cheshire, sitting in both adult and youth courts. This experience heightened my deep interest in criminal justice and criminal behaviour, and I undertook a Master’s Degree in Criminological Psychology.

After emigrating to Australia with my family, I began a criminal justice focused doctoral degree. I am now Dr Clare Farmer and a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Deakin University.