Modern Studies develops knowledge and understanding of contemporary political and social issues in local, Scottish, United Kingdom and international contexts. Learners also engage with discussions about the changing nature of political systems through studying democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom.

For more information, please see the Course Choice Options S2 or S5/6 Booklets.

Useful Links:

SQA – Course Information

SQA – Past Papers

BBC Bitesize: National 5

BBC Bitesize: Higher

Nationals in a Nutshell

National 5 Revision Guides

Highers  in a Nutshell

Higher Revision Guides

Complete Issues [need password from Library]

Issues Online [need password from Library]

The Scottish Government

Scottish Parliament – Learning Resources

Scottish Parliament – Learning Resources (PDF with links)

Scottish Parliament – National 5 Resources

Scottish Parliament Games

How UK Parliament Works

UNICEF – UN Convention on Right of the Child

Scotland – UNCRC

BBC – Modern Studies USA

Ben’s Guide to the US Government

Crash Course Videos: US Government