GEOGRAPHY
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if:
● 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