Politics and society is a new Leaving Cert subject which was first examined in 2020. The subject aims to develop students' capacity to engage in reflective and active citizenship, informed by the insights and skills of social and political sciences. Leaving Certificate Politics and Society can be broken down into four strands:
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Everything you need to study Leaving Cert Politics and Society
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In this subject, you will learn how to be an active citizen through social and political sciences. There is a wide range of topics to be covered but there is no need to fear. Studyclix is here to make your study easier.
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What's involved?
Power and decision-making
Active citizenship
Human rights and responsibilities
Globalisation and localisation
Assessment
Assessment for Leaving Cert Politics and Society is made up of two parts. Here's a breakdown:
Report on a citizen project
This written report is worth 20% of your grade and will consist of three sections:
- Section A: rationale and research.
- Section B: execution of citizenship project.
- Section C: reflections on the knowledge gained and skills developed during the project.
Written exam
This exam is worth 80% of your overall grade. It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes and consists of three sections:
- Section A contains short questions.
- Section B contains data-based questions.
- Section C requires students to write essay-type answers.
This written report is worth 20% of your grade and will consist of three sections:
- Section A: rationale and research.
- Section B: execution of citizenship project.
- Section C: reflections on the knowledge gained and skills developed during the project.
How to study politics and society
Practice past exam questions
One of the most effective ways to study politics and society is to practice past exam paper questions. The more questions you can do, the fewer surprises you'll have on the day of your exam.
This is why we have broken down all of the past exam paper questions into neat topics. This will save you loads of time searching for the right questions. You can find a list of question topics on the politics and society subject page.
Top tip
Underneath some past exam paper questions or on the Videos & Notes page, you will find Studyclix sample answers. Here is an example.
Read our H1 Guide
In many ways, the politics and society course accurately mirrors current affairs. However, this often makes studying overwhelming as the content seems to branch out in all directions. In this guide, Sam goes through his tips and tricks on getting a H1 in this subject.
Quizzes
Studyclix Quizzes can be the perfect solution if you are looking for an effective new way to study. Here are some reasons why you should check them out:
They have been created by subject experts.
They are inspired by past exam paper questions.
They are quick to go through.
They turn studying into a fun game.
If you would like to check these out, click the quiz button on the top right corner of the politics and society subject page.
Studyclix Community Page
If you have a question about politics and society, you can find the answer on Studyclix. On our community page, there are loads of students and teachers who would be willing to help you out. You can ask for study advice, find useful notes and much more. Check out the community page here.
Brand New: Studyclix Digital flashcards
Our flashcards have gone and got a whole new look! You can now use Studyclix Digital Flashcards to study for Leaving Cert Politics and Society.
How do they work?
Click through all of the flashcards you need to know in each topic using the 'previous' and 'next' buttons on the flashcards.
Want to mix it up? Hit the shuffle button. Looking to test yourself again? Do it by hitting restart. You can also share, print or view the full deck. It's all at your fingertips!
Find all of the flashcards we have available below:
Have some ideas for more resources?
Have ideas on more politics and society resources you would like to see? Get in touch by emailing info@studyclix.ie 