GEOGRAPHY
Is it for me ?
You will enjoy this subject if :
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● You enjoy the natural world
● You want to understand how our world was formed and why it changes
● You think about climate change and global warming
● You want to find out about the developing world and its problems
What will I Learn ?
You will develop skills and knowledge in :
● Map work
● Practical fieldwork
● Numeracy and literacy
● Data analysis
● Independent research techniques
What can I do with it ?
Careers and education routes in :
Cartographer , Commercial / Residential Surveyor , Environmental consultant , Geographical Information Systems Officer , Planning and Development Surveyor , Secondary School Teacher , Town Planner , International Aid / Development Worker , Landscape Architect , Logistics and Distribution Manager , Market Researcher , Nature Conservation Officer , Tourism Officer , Transport Planner
HISTORY
Is it for me ?
You will enjoy this subject if :
● You enjoy learning about Scotland
● You want to understand how humans could have treated others as slaves
● You think about things like civil war , revolution and why countries change
● You want to find out about how ordinary people lived in the past
What will I Learn ?
You will develop skills and knowledge in :
● Independent thinking
● Coming to a decision based on evidence
● Imagining life in a bygone age
● Debate and argument
● Independent research techniques
What can I do with it ?
Careers and education routes in :
Heritage Manager , Historic Buildings Inspector / Conservation Officer , Museum Education Officer , Museum / Gallery Curator , Museum / Gallery Exhibitions Officer , Secondary School Teacher , Academic Librarian , Archaeologist , Archivist , Broadcast Journalist , Civil Service Administrator , Editorial Assistant , Information Officer , Politician ' s Assistant , Solicitor