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Intermediate 2 Modern Studies

A one year course for students wishing to continue their study of Modern Studies beyond Intermediate 1 level. Students can then, if they wish, undertake Higher Modern Studies the following year.

The Modern Studies Intermediate 2 course develops knowledge and understanding of contemporary political, social and international issues. Additionally it develops the skills of evaluating.

Entry Requirements
• Intermediate 1 Modern Studies (or another Social Subject at A, B or C).

Course Content
The course is made up of 3 units each lasting 40 hours which seek to develop:
• knowledge and understanding of social, political and international issues.
• skills of evaluating.

Political Issues in the UK
• Government and Decision Making in Scotland.

Social Issues in the UK
• Crime and the Law in Society

International Issues
• The United States of America.

Progression
• Higher Modern Studies
• Another social subject at Intermediate 2
• Further Education
• Employment