National 5 Modern Studies is a course that aims to provide learners with the skills to not just understand the world around them and the contemporary issues therein, but to analyse these issues; to debate them; to identify and explain solutions; and, to identify their place within society as an active citizen. The course content is determined by the SQA, who set and mark the two core assessments (an 80-mark, 2 hour, 20 minute exam and an assignment). Find out more below.
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Democracy in Scotland is 'Part A' of the final exam Question Paper. Candidates draw on knowledge of contemporary issues to describe and explain political discourse in Scotland. They might also be asked to draw conclusions, identify bias or make choices through enquiry skills. Find out more about the 'Democracy' section by clicking below.
Crime and the Law in the UK is 'Part D' of the final exam Question Paper. Candidates draw on knowledge of contemporary issues to describe and explain criminal justice in the UK. They might also be asked to draw conclusions, identify bias or make choices through enquiry skills. Find out more about the 'Crime and the Law in the UK' section by clicking below.
World Powers is 'Part E' of the final exam Question Paper. Candidates draw on knowledge of contemporary issues to describe and explain socio-economic issues in the USA, as well as opportunities for political participation and international influence. They might also be asked to draw conclusions, identify bias or make choices through enquiry skills. Find out more about the 'World Powers' section by clicking below.
Crime and the Law in the UK is 'Part F' of the final exam Question Paper. Candidates draw on knowledge of international issues to describe and explain their causes and impacts, as well as evaluate attempted resolutions. They might also be asked to draw conclusions, identify bias or make choices through enquiry skills. Find out more about the 'International Issues' section by clicking below.
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