During your study of this course you will acquire a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the past through the study of British, European and World, and Scottish history. The course covers political, social, economic and cultural elements in a variety of time periods. 

You will develop an approach and understanding that can be applied to other historical settings and issues. The Higher History course consists of three areas of study: British, European and World, and Scottish history. During this course you will focus on the following: 

Unit 1: British History

Britain, 1851–1951

Unit 2: European and World History

Russia, 1881–1921 

Unit 3: Scottish History

Migration and Empire, 1830–1939

The Higher History course consists of 24 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The recommended length of time for candidates to complete the course is 160 hours.