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Modern Studies & Politics

Higher Modern Studies and Politics
2025-2026
Each Course has a wide range of learning resources - powerpoints, audio files, PDFs and much more. Check out some sample PPTs below. There's also free downloadable examples of a Unit from Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics.
Higher Modern Studies and Politics Sample
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Higher Politics Course 2025-2026
CourseIn Higher Politics (SCQF Level 6), students study Political Theory: Ideologies and Democracy Political Systems: Comparative Constitutions, Executives and Legislatures Political Parties & Elections: Dominant Ideas, Voting Behaviour and Campaigning
£150
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Higher Modern Studies Course 2025-2026 Free Sample Content
CourseThis is the content for the Higher Modern Studies Alternatives for the Governance of Scotland. All the other Higher Modern Studies topics are set out in this way with the same range of support materials.
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Higher Modern Studies Course 2025-2026
CourseIn Higher Modern Studies (SCQF Level 6) students study Democracy in Scotland and the UK Social Issues in the UK: Crime and the Law or Social Inequality International Issues: World Power: The USA
£150
Books: The Knowledge Series
Book 1 The USA

Modernity YouTube Channel
Modern Studies and Higher Politics videos
Visit our YouTube Channel to access videos related to Modern Studies and Higher Politics.
Individual Units
Don't need the whole Course? Individual units are available. Democracy in Scotland & the UK, Crime & the Law & The USA
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Higher Modern Studies Unit: World Power The USA 2025 -2026
CourseUS Political Institutions, Participation, Social Inequality, Effectiveness of Government Responses, International Influence. All topics have a FAQ, Presentation, Explainer document, Audio Explainer document, Quiz, Essay plans.
£40
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Higher Modern Studies Unit: Crime and the Law 2025 - 2026
CourseLegal rights and responsibilities, causes and theories of crime, impact of crime on victims, offenders & their families, social and economic impact of crime on wider society, effectiveness of custodial & non-custodial responses.
£40
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Higher Modern Studies Unit: Democracy in Scotland and the UK 2025 - 2026
CourseGovernance of Scotland, Implications of Brexit, Holding Government to Account, Voting Systems, Voting Behaviour, Influences on Government. All topics have a FAQ, Presentation, Explainer document, Audio Explainer document, Quiz, Essay plans.
£40
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Immediate downloads are available from our TES shop

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Who can subscribe to Modernity Scotland?
Schools, colleges, teachers and parents can subscribe to Modern Studies and Higher Politics.
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How long does a subscription last for?
A subscription lasts from the date of purchase until the date of the SQA Higher Modern Studies and Politics exam in 2026.
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How much does a subscription cost?
Each Course costs £150.
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What resources do I get with a subscription?
Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics 2025-2026 have a range of learning activities for the key content in Paper 1 of the exams All the content is bang up to date and focused on the SQA Higher exam. A school/college subscription provides you and all your students with access to the Course. Teachers and students can log in to their own account. All the topics in Democracy in Scotland and the UK, Social Inequality, Crime and the Law and The USA are covered. Each topic contains: FAQ, Explainer document, a Deep Dive audio presentation, Teacher PPT presentation, Student Presentation note taking document, Key Vocabulary, Link to Videos, Quiz, Revision Questions, 20 Mark Essay Builder document, 12 Mark Response builder document. WAGOLLs too!
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How do I subscribe?
Click Subscribe Now. Or schools/colleges can subscribe via Purchase Order. This should be made payable to Modernity Scotland, The Woodside, 82 High Street, Aberdour KY3 0SW. Let John know the PO is on the way so you can have immediate access! [email protected]
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What if I want the presentations as a PPT?
No problem, just email [email protected] and he'll send them on to you.
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What Higher Politics content is there?
All three topics in Political Parties and Elections. Constitutions and Executives in Political Systems. Socialism & Conservatism and Theories of Democracy in Political Ideologies.
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How do my students then get access?
Once your subscription is active, email [email protected] letting him know how many student places you need. John will set these places up and send instructions. Your pupils will then have their own accounts to view content, complete activities and track their progress.
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What if I've already taught or don't need all the Course content, just some of the content?
You can also purchase individual topics on our TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/modernityscotland
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