Scottish Baccalaureate in Social Sciences 

Course Description

The Scottish Baccalaureate in Social Sciences has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for candidates in sixth year of secondary school.

It is based on a coherent group of subjects at Higher and Advanced Higher level with the addition of the Interdisciplinary Project, which offers added breadth and value and helps to equip the candidate with the generic skills, attitudes and confidence necessary to make the transition into Higher Education and/or employment.

The Scottish Baccalaureate in Social Sciences requires two, different eligible Social Science Courses, at least one of which must be at Advanced Higher level.

The mandatory components of the Baccalaureate are:

 · 2 eligible course – Advanced Higher Level – SCQF level 7 – SCQF Points 64

· 1 eligible course – Higher level – SCQF level 6 – SCQF points 24

One of the above Courses must be English or Mathematics and this may be at Higher or Advanced Higher level.

Components do not have to be completed in the same academic year, for example a Higher course completed in S5 can contribute.

The Interdisciplinary Project Unit will be graded A, B or C.

Candidates may choose two core courses, or one core course and one broadening course from the following lists:

Core Courses

• Geography

• History

• Modern Studies

• Philosophy

• Politics

• Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies*

Learner Experiences