Modern Studies Tutoring
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Modern Studies tutors are typically undergraduates/graduates of degrees such International Business, English Literature, International Relations and Business with Marketing.
We offer Modern Studies tutoring at National 5 Higher, Advanced Higher and University level. Other qualifications available upon request.
National 5 Modern Studies develops understanding of contemporary political, social and international issues. Students learn to analyse sources, construct supported arguments and reach justified conclusions about real-world topics. The course is assessed through:
Question Paper – 80%
Assignment – 20%
Key Areas of the Course
Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom
- Features of a democratic political system
- Powers and roles of the Scottish Parliament or UK Parliament
- Participation, representation and voting systems
- Role of media, pressure groups or trade unions
- Rights and responsibilities in a democratic society
Social Issues in the United Kingdom
- Either Social Inequality or Crime and the Law
- Causes and consequences of inequality or crime
- Impact on individuals, families and wider society
- Government, police, court and voluntary sector responses
- Evaluation of how effectively issues are addressed
International Issues
- Either a major world power or a significant world issue
- Political systems and participation
- Social and economic issues
- Causes and consequences of conflict or global issues
- Attempts at resolution and evaluation of effectiveness
Students often need support with:
- Answering source-based questions clearly, comparing data and making supported conclusions.
- Developing explanations beyond basic description.
- Balancing knowledge with evaluation rather than listing facts.
- Structuring extended answers logically under timed conditions.
- Using contemporary examples accurately and selectively
National 5 Modern Studies Assignment
The assignment is worth 20% of the final grade. Students research a contemporary political, social or international issue of their choice and produce a written report under controlled conditions.
Support can include:
- Selecting a suitable and focused topic.
- Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of research sources.
- Linking findings clearly to conclusions.
- Structuring analysis rather than repeating research.
- Support focuses on developing research, evaluation and analytical skills rather than completing work for the student.
Higher Modern Studies develops detailed knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary political, social and international issues. The course emphasises analysis, evaluation and constructing well-supported arguments using up-to-date evidence.
The course has three components:
Question Paper 1 – 52 marks (1 hour 45 minutes)
Question Paper 2 – 28 marks (1 hour 15 minutes)
Assignment – 30 marks (including research stage and 1 hour 30 minutes write-up)
The final grade is based on the combined total of all components.
Key Areas of the Course
Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom
Constitutional options and governance of Scotland
Brexit and UK–Scotland political change
Electoral systems and voting behaviour
Role of Parliament, media and pressure groups
Social Issues in the United Kingdom
- Choice of: Social Inequality or Crime and the Law
Social Inequality
- Causes and impact of inequality on groups
- Individualist vs collectivist approaches
- Evaluation of government responses
Crime and the Law
- Causes and impact of crime
- Legal rights and responsibilities
- Evaluation of custodial and community responses
International Issues
- Choice of: World Power or World Issue
World Power
- Democratic participation and political power
- Socio-economic inequality and government responses
- International influence
World Issue
- Causes and global impact of an issue or conflict
- National and international attempts to resolve it
Students often need support with:
- Developing detailed explanations rather than brief descriptions.
- Balancing arguments and reaching clear, justified conclusions.
- Using precise and up-to-date examples to strengthen evaluation.
- Handling source questions in Question Paper 2, particularly reliability and overall conclusions.
- Structuring extended 20-mark answers clearly under timed conditions.
Higher Modern Studies Assignment
The assignment is worth 30 marks and 27% of the final grade. Students choose a contemporary political, social or international issue and produce a structured report under controlled conditions.
Support can include:
- Selecting a focused issue that allows alternative viewpoints.
- Researching and organising evidence effectively.
- Evaluating the usefulness and reliability of sources.
- Reaching and justifying a clear decision while recognising alternatives.
- Support focuses on developing analytical and research skills rather than completing work for the student.
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- Areas the student would like support with
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- Availability that allows consistent lessons
- Experience with the relevant qualification level
- Ability to explain the subject clearly
- A teaching approach suited to the student
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