Course Layout

Units:

• Unit 1: Scottish History – Migration and Empire.

• Unit 2: British History – Britain 1850-1951

• Unit 3: European and World History – USA 1918-1968

Assignment:

• An extended response worth 30% of overall grade.

Course Assessment:

Examination

• Scottish Paper: 1Hour 30 mins.

• British and European Paper: 1 Hour 30 mins

Assignment

• An extended response: 1 hour 30 mins.

Course Details

Choosing History is a great way for young people to remain flexible and keep their options open, irrespective of whether they will go into further or higher education, or straight into a job. It offers both knowledge and skill development that will be valuable no matter what their future paths might be.

Studying History provides a student with skills which are not confined to the study of the past. Skills of analysis are invaluable in many jobs, and the ability to analyse and then prioritise information is vital to decision making. This not only provides a skill set for a student, but it also keeps career options open.

History qualifications are highly valued by universities and employers.