This presentation explains the key content of a Higher Politics course.

1. Modernityscotland
A SQA Higher course, delivered online

2. Higher Politics is an
enjoyable and
rewarding National
Qualification which will
be of value to you in a
variety of career
opportunities.
Quite simply, if you
enjoy Modern Studies,
you will enjoy Higher
Politics.

3. Political Theory (Higher) DV4R 12
Political Theory: Socialism, Conservatism and Liberalism and
associated concepts. 1 credit (40 hours)

4. Political Structures (Higher) DV4T 12
1 credit (40 hours)

6. UNIT ASSESSMENT in each of
the three Units.
These are on a Pass/Fail basis
and
COURSE ASSESSMENT.
This takes the form of a two-
paper Question Paper.

7. At the end of each unit
Secure “NAB” style
questions
Pass/Fail
One re-assessment is
possible

8. Paper 1 Time: 1 hour 20 marks
This paper will take the form of data analyses tasks based on source materials
the source materials may relate to the content of any of the three Units in the Course
the material may be in written, tabular or graphical forms
the paper assesses evaluation of sources rather than specific knowledge
Paper 2 Time: 1 hour 40 minutes 60 marks
There are three sections in this paper:
Section A will cover Political Theory
Section B will cover Political Structures
Section C will cover Political Representation
candidates should answer one question from each section
each question is worth 20 marks
questions will require extended responses, though some may be sub-divided
the paper assesses knowledge and understanding of political perspectives and issues and the
ability to synthesise, analyse, interpret and evaluate these
Politics Higher is graded A, B, C or D.
Higher Politics 2013 paper