Higher History

Why study this course?

The new Higher History course allows learners to acquire breadth and depth in their knowledge and understanding of the past through the study of Scottish, British, European and the World contexts in a variety of time periods. Options cover topics from the Medieval, Early Modern and Later Modern periods, and include elements of political, social, economic and cultural history.

Course Structure

The course is structured as follows and comprises of three areas of historical study:

1. Historical Study: Scottish - The Wars of Independence,1249-1328 or Migration and Empire 1830-1939

This area of historical study requires the student to evaluate a range of historical sources with reference to their origin, purpose, content and context.

2. Historical Study: British: - Britain 1851-1951

This area of study requires the student to evaluate the impact of complex historical developments in a well-structured manner.

3. Historical Study: European and the World - Germany 1815-1939

This area of study requires the student to analyse the factors contributing towards complex historical developments, drawing well-reasoned conclusions supported by evidence.

Course Assessment

There is a final written exam comprising two papers covering the three areas of study.

There is also a written assignment exam which is a response to a historical issue chosen and researched by the student from one of the three areas of Historical Study.

Question paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes (44 marks)

Contains 2 sections (Section 1: British – 22 marks; Section 2: European and World: 22 marks)

Question paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes (36 marks)

Contains 1 section (Scottish)

Assignment: 30 marks (27%)