Our department offers Higher courses in all three social subjects. Progression to Higher is usually from a N5 qualification in S4/5 however pupils can also opt for a social subject Higher without having achieved the N5 if they have met certain other criteria.
Our Higher courses are as follows;
Higher History – Britain 1851-1951, Germany 1851-1939, The Impact of the Great War 1914-1928
Higher Modern Studies – Democracy in Scotland & The UK, Social Issues in the UK and World Power: The USA
Miss Devanney’s Senior Modern Studies Blog
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/stjoacsseniormodernstudies/
Higher Geography – Physical Environments, Human Environments, Global Issues.
Higher pupils attend the department 6 periods per week. Assessment is continuous and pupils must also complete an independent assignment and sit a final exam.
Higher Geography Blog;
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/sjahighergeography/
Higher Politics
We are delighted to offer Higher Politics from June 2017 as an option for our S6 learners. This is offered by Miss Devanney and Miss Quigley.
All departmental resources can be accessed at;
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/stjoachigherpolitics/
General Advice for all pupils taking a Social Subject at Higher Level
All Higher pupils should download the BBC bitesize app (available from iTunes and android stores free of charge) and select their relevant subject(s) to access course content.
Pupils can also access Past Papers for their subject(s) at;
Select subject then ‘New Higher’
For all our National Qualification courses, there is a comprehensive programme of support available to give pupils the best possible chance of success. This includes regular assessment with feedback to pupils and regular homework. In addition, lunchtime supported study, Easter Study Days and Pre-exam Study Days are offered by our staff. It is expected that all pupils commit to these as part of their N5 and/ or Higher courses.
