Modern Studies
Faculty Head : Mrs Anne Wallace
Teachers
- Mrs Anne Wallace
- Mr Stuart Fleming
- Mrs Alison Evison
- Miss Vicki Lock
- Mrs Karina Bryce
Welcome to the Modern Studies Department. The department is part of the Social Subjects Faculty. This site is designed to give you more information about the work carried out within Modern Studies. You will find details about courses, resources and excursions - these links can be find on the left hand side, below the Modern Studies page.
Why study Modern Studies?
Modern Studies is studied by all pupils in S1 and S2. After that pupils can choose to sit Standard Grade or Higher Modern Studies. The subject gives pupils the opportunity to learn about society today and the key events which dominate our world. Furthermore, Modern Studies also gives pupils a range of transferable skills.
Brief Course Outline
In S1 and S2 pupils learn about human rights, democracy and conflict. In S3/S4 the course focuses on British and American society. Meanwhile, in Higher pupils look more in detail at British politics and wealth and health within the UK. The department also runs Advanced Higher.
Excursions/Visits
The department is active in promoting a number of different opportunities. In the last year pupils have visited the Scottish Parliament. In addition, the Red Cross and Robert Smith MP have spoken to Modern Studies classes.
