Unit 1: Democracy in the United Kingdom
Stundets study aspects of the democratic political system in the UK including the place of Scotland within this system. Relevant case studies are used from either Scotland or the UK, or both Scotland and the UK.
- possible alternatives for the governance of Scotland
- implications of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU)
- effectiveness of parliamentary representatives in holding government to account
- strengths and weaknesses of different electoral systems used in elections within the UK
- factors which influence voting behaviour including class, age and media
- ways in which citizens can influence government decision-making, including pressure groups
At Langholm Academy Students focus on the United Kingdom system of Government,.
Unit 2: Social Inequalities
Candidates have a choice of social issue contexts for study. These focus on either social inequality or crime and the law.
Students at Langholm Academy study Social Inequalities
In this context, candidates focus on the impact of social inequality on any relevant group.
- reasons why income and wealth inequality exists
- reasons why health inequalities exist
- effect of inequality on a group or groups in society
- individualist and collectivist debate
- effectiveness of measures taken to tackle inequalities, including government measures
Unit 3: Global Underdevelopment
The study of a world issue focuses on any significant recent issue or conflict which extends beyond the boundaries of any single country, and has an impact which may be regional or global.
Students at Langholm Academy study Global Underdevelopment with the focus on Africa
- social, economic and political factors which have caused the issue
- effects of the issue on individuals, families and communities
- effects of the issue on the governments involved and the wider international community
- effectiveness of individual countries in tackling the issue
- effectiveness of international organisations in tackling the issue
