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MODERN STUDIES MODERN STUDIES & THE WORLD OF WORK Employment prospects include: Advice Worker, Community Development Worker, Family Support Worker, Further Education or Secondary School Teacher, International Aid/Development Worker, Social Researcher, Social Worker, Youth Worker, Actuarial Analyst, Charity Fundraiser, Housing Manager/Officer, Human Resources Officer, Probation Officer, Public Relations Officer, Civil Servant, MP, Lawyer and many, many more Is it for me? You will enjoy this subject if:  You think about contemporary society  You want to understand the causes of social economic and political problems  You want to be active in solving our country’s (and the world’s) problems  You want us to participate in making the big decisions that affect us all What will I learn? You will develop skills and knowledge in:  Political activity and debate  Human rights  Social and economic issues in countries around the world  How one issue impacts many people and nations around the world  The importance of media in a democratic society  Coming to a decision based on evidence  Independent research techniques What can I do with it?  Skill developed in Modern Studies are transferrable to University and the many careers noted above Link to SQA Documents 28