AWARD RECEIVED:
National 3 Modern Studies is an SVQF level 3 course.
National 4 Modern Studies is an SVQF level 4 course. 

COURSE CONTENT:  What will I learn?
There are three units for National 3 and 4:  

Unit I – Crime and Law
This unit covers a broad range of issues relating to crime. Firstly, you will have to think about what a crime is in society. Then you will analyse what the main causes of crime are. Finally, how Scotland manages criminal offences and offenders will be discussed.  

Unit II – China
Over the last 30 years China has experienced enormous social and economic change; this development will form the core of your studies. Following an introduction to China you will analyse some of the major social issues that are currently affecting the country, for example education and pollution.  

Unit III – Democracy in Scotland
The final unit will introduce you to political life in Scotland. The types of representatives and how they work for their constituents will be studied. You will then look at Scotland’s main political parties and politicians. Finally, you will learn about pressure groups.