Modern Studies is the study of politics and society, both in the UK and internationally. There are several Modern Studies units in the combined S1/2 course, and it is currently offered at Standard Grade level in S3 and S4.

At SG level, it covers a range of topics across four syllabus areas:
1) Living in a Democracy - Elections, MPs and MSPs, Local Government, Trade Unions, Pressure Groups.
2) Changing Society - The Elderly, Families in the UK, The Unemployed.
3) The USA - The Land and the People, The American Dream, Inequality in the USA, Politics and Government in the USA.
4) International Relations - The Politics of Aid, The UN, The EU, NATO.

Modern Studies is a good subject for young people who have a keen interest in current affairs and understanding the world they live in. It is assessed wholly through a written exam which takes place at the end of the course. The ability to retain knowledge and produce logical, structured written answers is therefore a huge benefit for candidates.

If you have any queries about anything regarding your son/daughter's progress in this subject, don't hesitate to contact me at the school.