Modern Studies at Holy Rood RC High School
Modern Studies engages learners of all ages, interests and abilities. Pupils will gain an understanding of contemporary political and social issues in local, Scottish, United Kingdom and International contexts.
Pupils will develop the skills to interpret and participate in the social and political processes they will encounter in their lives.
Pupils will develop important attitudes, including; an open mind and respect for the values, beliefs and cultures of oothers, openness to new thinking and ideas and a sense of responsibility and global citizenship.
Through the skills and content of this course, learners will develop an increased understanding of the democratic political system and their place in it. Through this, and its focus on social and economical understanding, learners will develop a sense of responsible citizenship.
Staff
Mrs Kirsty Liggins – Curriculum Leader
Ms Megan Croall
Mrs Rachel Jackson
Subjects & Levels Offered
National 3
Modern Studies
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The main aims of this course are to enable learners to develop a range of information handling skills, a basic understanding of the main features of democracy, a basic understanding of social issues at local, Scottish, British and at international levels and an awareness of different views.
National 4 / 5
Modern Studies
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The main aims of these courses are to enable learners to develop a range of research and information handling skills, straightforward understanding of he democratic process and a straightforward understanding of social and economic issues and inequalities.
Higher
Modern Studies
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
The purpose of the higher course is to develop a range of research, analytical and evaluating skills and an understanding of the democratic system and complex political issues, different views about the extent of state involvement in society and the nature and processes of conflict resolution.
Career Opportunities
Careers with specific modern studies include; Law, Politics, International Relations, Social Work and Community Support.