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MODERN STUDIES
Is it for me?
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You will enjoy
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this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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You think about contemporary society
You want to understand the causes of our social economic
and political problems
You want to be active in solving our country’s (and the
world’s) problems
You want to participate in making the big decisions that
affect us all
Political activity and debate
Human rights
The importance of the media in a democratic society
Coming to a decision based on evidence
Independent research techniques
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
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
RMPS
Is it for me?
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You will enjoy
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this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
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You are interested in major world religions
You want to understand the major moral issues facing our
society
You want understand some of society’s major religious
beliefs
You want to consider non-religious viewpoints
Religious values and beliefs
Philosophical ideas
Discovering your own personal beliefs and values
Moral issues and their effects on your life
Independent research techniques
Further education teacher, Higher education lecturer,
Primary school teacher, Secondary school teacher Advice
worker, Archivist, Charity officer, Civil Service
administrator, Community development worker, Editorial
assistant, Newspaper journalist, Social worker, Youth
worker