The Department of Modern Studies and Politics gives pupils the knowledge and analytical skills to understand the political, social and global world around them — and to participate confidently as citizens.
S1 – S2
S1
Children Across the World — A comparative analysis of political and socio-economic inequalities in Scotland, the UK and global comparator countries: the causes, consequences, and responses.
S2
Democracy and Dictatorship — A comparative analysis of political systems and society in Scotland/UK, political ideologies, and global comparator countries.
S3 – S4
N3
Modern Studies — introduction to political, social and international issues.
N4
Modern Studies — developing knowledge and skills across political, social and global contexts.
N5
Modern Studies — in-depth study of a political issue, social issue and international issue in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
S5 – S6
Higher
Modern Studies — analysis of democracy in Scotland and the UK, a social issue, and a world power or global issue.
Adv Higher
Modern Studies — extended independent research and critical analysis of complex political and social issues.
S6 only
Higher Politics — political theory, systems and participation. · Scottish Baccalaureate in Social Sciences — cross-subject qualifications with an interdisciplinary project.
Teaching Staff: L Halliday (Curriculum Leader) · L-J Inglis · C Garrett · K MacLachlan · M Willis