MODERN STUDIES
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if:
● 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
What will I Learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
● 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
What can I do with it?
Careers and education routes in:
● 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
RMPS
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if:
● 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
What will I Learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
● Religious values and beliefs
● Philosophical ideas
● Discovering your own personal beliefs and values
● Moral issues and their effects on your life
● Independent research techniques
What can I do with it?
Careers and education routes in:
● 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