Social Subjects
Social Subjects are recognised as important and high achieving subjects in St Andrew’s. The faculty comprises three departments Geography, History and Modern Studies. The study of the past, the present and how our world was formed gives young people a deeper understanding of fundamental issues today. The three discrete departments each form crucial parts of the broad general education young people receive in St Andrew’s from S1-S3.
Geography
The study of Geography, allows our young people to gain an appreciation of the world they live in and are made more aware of significant global issues including how mankind has shaped his environment and may be damaging it through climate change.
Broad General Education: S1 - S3
In S1 – S3 Geography our young people learn about a range of topics:
- S1 – People & Places, Threats to Our Planet
- S2 – South America, Asia, Africa & the Cold Lands
- S3 - Climate change, Scotland, Environmental hazards
- S3 - Health
Senior Phase
At National level, pupils can specialise in up to two social subjects.
National 4 and 5 Geography
Course Content
The topics covered and methods of assessment are listed below:
- Physical Environments
- Human Environments
- Global Issues
Assessment
At National 5 level, pupils must pass three end of unit assessments, complete an assignment based on field work during the year which accounts for 20% of their grade. They then sit a final exam worth 80% of grade. Pupils get an October assessment in N5 Geography.
At National 4 level, pupils complete an assignment based on field work and three unit assessments in order to pass. There is no final exam.
Further Information
S5 & S6 Geography
The faculty offers higher qualifications in all three discrete subjects and pupils are encouraged to select as many as they wish, details of higher geography are listed below:
Higher Geography
Course Content
- Physical Environments
- Human Environments
- Global Issues
Assessment
At Higher level, pupils complete an assignment of their choice during the year which accounts for one third of their grade. Pupils sit a final exam worth two thirds of their grade.
Pupils get an October assessment in Higher Geography.
Further Information
S5/S6 N5 Travel and Tourism: Skills for Work
S5/S6 N5 Travel & Tourism: Skills for Work
Course Content
- Travel & Tourism Employability
- Travel & Tourism Customer Service
- Travel & Tourism UK & Worldwide
- Travel & Tourism Scotland
Assessment
Pupils complete four unit assessments in order to pass. There is no final exam.
Further Information