Why study Modern Studies?
Learning Modern Studies gives you a greater understanding of the contemporary world and your place in it.
You will learn contemporary political and social issues in local, Scottish, United Kingdom and international contexts, and, in these contexts, develop an awareness of the social and political issues you will meet in your life. You will also develop investigating, evaluating and analysing skills in order to understand and explain political, social and international issues.
The skills you learn in Modern Studies are valuable in many career areas, including public administration, business management, law, teaching and journalism.
What will I study?
Modern Studies helps to develop your understanding of how contemporary society is organised. You will study the role and actions of selected organisations and evaluate how effective they are in meeting their aims. You will also learn how human and legal rights and responsibilities are applied in different societies. You will develop a range of research and information handling skills.
Study Materials
- SQA Past Papers Modern Studies National 5
- SQA Specimen Paper Modern Studies National 5
- SQA Understanding Standards Modern Studies
- BBC Bitesize National 5 Modern Studies
- SQA Past Papers Modern Studies Higher
- SQA Specimen Paper 1 Modern Studies Higher
- SQA Specimen Paper 2 Modern Studies Higher
- SQA Understanding Standards Modern Studies
- BBC Bitesize Modern Studies Higher
