Higher Politics

Why do this course?

You get the chance to develop knowledge and understanding of key political concepts. The theoretical perspective of the course enables you to identify, explore and analyse political issues in order to develop your own views and perspectives. 

You will have chance to develop analysing and evaluating skills during the course which will help you to interpret and understand political issues. You will develop knowledge and understanding of:  

• significant political concepts and ideologies  

• political systems through comparative study 

• political parties and elections

You will also develop the ability to analyse and evaluate political ideas, events, issues, systems, parties and electoral performance, and a range of research, data-handling and evaluating skills

What will you experience?

A wide range of teaching strategies are used with classes, such as thinking skills, direct teaching, paired and/or group work. Work in class is supported through the use of work guides, study notes, ICT and other digital media. Pupils are expected to take on responsibility for their learning.  A group or student-centred approach will be used but students will also work independently on self-supported tasks.