Studying History provides us with an insight into our own lives and of the society and the wider world in which we live. Through an understanding of the concept of continuity, you can better appreciate change and its significance, both in your own times and in the past. It is also intended to enable you to develop skills in explaining historical developments and events, evaluating sources and drawing conclusions.
The skills you learn in History are valuable in a wide range of career sectors, including public administration, business management, law, museum work, teaching and journalism.
Career Pathways
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Teaching and Classroom Support
Entry is at the discretion of the school or college but you would normally have achieved:
History helps you to understand the world. You will learn how the past affects the present and future by studying topics from Scottish, British, European and world history. You will learn how to use sources in order to understand and explain historical events and themes. You will learn how to research and present information on historical developments.
The course has three compulsory units, plus an added value unit that assesses your practical skills.
Historical Study: Scottish (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Historical Study: British (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Historical Study: European and World (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Added Value Unit: History Assignment (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Your work will be assessed by your teacher on an ongoing basis throughout the course. Items of work might include:
You must pass all the units including the practical unit to gain the course qualification.
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If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to:
Further study, training or employment in:
Your school will give your parents an Options or Choices information booklet, which has detailed information on the curriculum and the individual subjects or courses you can study. It will also invite them along to a Parents’ Information Evening.
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