Politics: Higher
Entry requirements:
- A or B at National 5 English
- A or B at National 5 Modern Studies (an A or B in National 5 Geography or History will also be considered)
- Good literacy skills are important
Course Content:
The course consists of three areas of study:
- Political theory
- Political systems
- Political parties and elections
There is considerable flexibility in the contexts that can be studied within each area to allow for personalisation and choice.
Assessment:
Question paper 1 – 52 marks. This question paper has three sections:
Section 1: Political theory
Section 2: Political systems
Section 3: Political parties and elections.
Question paper 2 – 28 marks. This question paper enables candidates to demonstrate the following skills: comparing information about political theories, systems and parties interpreting, evaluating and synthesising a wide range of electoral data
Assignment – 30 marks. The assignment asks candidates to: identify a political issue that invites discussion and debate research a political issue using a range of sources of information show detailed factual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of a political issue communicate information from, and refer to, political sources analyse and synthesise information in a structured manner draw a detailed and reasoned conclusion, showing an awareness of different points of view.
Progression Pathway:
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies
- University – Law, Social Sciences, Politics and Psychology.
- For more information about a wide range of higher education and career options, see Ms. Day.
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