S1 & S2
Several Modern Studies topics are taught as part of the S1/2 Social Subjects curriculum .
Topics taught in S1:
- Inequalities in the UK
- Election Campaign
Topics taught in S2:
- Exploring Society
- Terrorism
S3
Pupils who have picked Modern Studies in S3 have the opportunity to study topics which link to level 3 & 4 Experiences and Outcomes. These topics also provide the pupils with prior learning for National 4 & 5.
Topics studied in S3:
- Crime and the Law in the UK Part 1
- Crime in the USA
- Pressure Groups
S4
Pupils who have picked Modern Studies in S4 will study a number of topics in National 4 or 5.
Topics studied are:
- Democracy in Scotland
- Crime and the Law
- World Power (United States of America)
Higher Modern Studies
Pupils who have achieved a National 5 pass in any Social Subject can sit Higher Modern Studies in S5 or S6.
Topics studied are:
- Democracy in Scotland and the UK
- Social Inequality
- South Africa
Advanced Higher Modern Studies
Pupils who have achieved a pass in any Higher Social Subject can sit Advanced Higher Modern Studies in S6. Pupils study Law and Order and Research Methods.
Topics studied are:
- Understanding Criminal Behaviour
- Responses by Society to Crime
