The Politics course enables learners to develop analytical, reasoned and critical argument which is crucial not only in this subject but in personal and vocational contexts. While Politics is in a sense everywhere and significant in everyone’s lives there is no single focus, no entire approach that can provide all the answers to political questions. Higher Politics helps enlighten pupils in regards to who makes the big decisions that affect their lives.
Pupils will be involved in cooperative, active learning where they will develop their analytical skills. The investigative and critical thinking activities in this course give learners important experience in contributing to group work and also working on their own.
Particular knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed:
Higher
The Higher course has three broad curricular areas which are Political Theory, Political Structures and Political Parties and Elections.
Entry Requirements
This course is suited to pupils who have passed a Higher social subject in S5 or Higher English. Pupils will find the course builds upon the skills they have acquired in the faculty of Social Studies and RME. The Politics course is particularly accessible for those with Modern Studies , History and RMPS Highers.
Assessment
The Higher exam consists of a 1h 30m assignment and two exam papers. Paper 1 (1h 45m) essay based and Paper 2 (1h 15m) Skills based.
Progression
Many employers and universities regard a qualification Higher Politics as particularly valuable. University courses in the Humanities, Economics and Law are particularly keen on pupils who are qualified in Politics.
