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The purpose of the Course is to open up the world of the past for learners. History provides learners with insights into their own lives and of the society and the wider world in which they live.  

By examining the past, learners can better understand their own communities, their country and the wider world, helping to make them better active citizens. Through an understanding of the concept of continuity, they can better appreciate change and its significance, both in their own times and in the past.  Consideration of past situations can throw revealing light upon the world today and current issues cannot be fully understood without an appreciation of their roots in the Past.  This infinite variety offered by studying the Past means that History can provide interest and challenge for pupils of all abilities.

This course is offered to any students in S6, if numbers allow, who has secured a Higher pass at B in a social subject or English. 

The course includes a wide range of topics building upon the content and skills developed throughout the course study. 

Topic available is: Russia From Tsarism to Stalinism 1900-53.

           Assessment is based on one external paper and one dissertation.  (This is based on a personal  

research topic of your own choice to be completed by March and is externally assessed. The   

dissertation accounts for one third of the total marks awarded). Unit assessments must  

also be successfully achieved.

Advanced Higher is excellent preparation for University / Further Education where much of the work is self-directed study.  The qualification is accepted by Universities throughout Britain and may gain direct entry into second year studies but this should be carefully checked for the University of choice. 

Employment opportunities for Historians include Architecture, Law, Teaching, Community Activism, Park Service, Politics, Journalism, Government Positions and Public Administration, Museum and Archival Work, Library Sciences, Preservation, International Business, Health Care, Social Services, Filmmaking, Writing, Publishing and the Armed Services.