History
Welcome to History
History is the study of past people and societies.
In today’s 21st Century climate, History remains a vitally important subject, providing students with the skills to understand and appreciate the contemporary world around them.
Studying history helps us understand and grapple with complex questions and dilemmas by examining how the past has shaped (and continues to shape) global, national, and local relationships between societies and people. Within the department we study British, European & World History as well as focusing on Scotland’s own past.
As a department we encourage pupils to develop their skills in the areas of research, presentation, debate, analysis and historical writing – all of which are much sought after by both universities and employers.
Careers in History
The study of History offers a wide variety of career options as it helps develop strong literacy skills in learners.
Possible careers would be:
- History teacher.
- Archaeologist.
- Librarian.
- Reporter.
- Political analyst.
- Heritage manager.
- Business consultant.
- Historian.
“History is not the past but a map of the past, drawn from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveller.”