Higher

Why choose this course?

The Modern Studies course allows students to study the modern world.

We look at political, social and economic issues that affect life in Scotland, the United Kingdom and across the world.

In addition to giving pupils knowledge and understanding of important contemporary issues, the following skills will be developed through the course:

· Handling and analysing complex data

· Constructing valid lines of argument

· Evaluating evidence and presenting conclusions

· Evaluating evidence and making judgements

· Participation in debates/discussion

· Open mindedness

Entry requirements

National 5 Modern Studies or National 5 Nuadh-Eòlas

Or

National 5 English and National 5 in in History, Geography or RMPS.

Course Structure

There are three main areas of study within the course:

· Democracy in Scotland & the United Kingdom

· Social Issues in the UK: Social Inequality

· International Issues: The United States of America as a world power

Course Assessment

There are two elements to the course assessment:

Examination comprising two Question Papers

· Question paper 1: 1 hour 45 minutes 52 marks (47%)

· Question paper 2: 1 hour 15 minutes 28 marks (26%)

Progression / Higher Education & careers

The knowledge and skills you will develop in Modern Studies will be useful in many different careers. If you are successful in passing the assessments, you will receive a national qualification from SQA. The qualification is recognised by all Scottish Universities. Modern Studies is useful for many jobs but especially work in the media, law, politics, teaching, education, government/local council work, business & international work.