Topics covered in Senior Phase:  

Geography

National 5

• Climate Change
• Coast
• Urban Change
• Population
• Development
• Glaciation
• Rural Change
• Weather
• Assignment

Higher

• Physical topics- Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere (coastal and glaciated landscapes)
• Human topics- Population, Urban , Rural-land degradation, Rural land use conflict
• Global Issues – Climate Change, Development and Health
• Applications of Map Skills Unit.

 

Modern Studies

• Crime & The Law.
• International Issues such as the Syrian Civil War.
• Democracy in Scotland & the UK.
• Social Inequalities in the UK.
• International Issues such as Global Underdevelopment.

 

Politics

In Higher Politics, we study three units:

• Political Theory
• Political Systems (UK vs USA)
• Political parties and elections in the UK

In the Political Theory unit, we learn about the political theory of:

• Power, Authority and Legitimacy
• Direct vs Representative Democracy
• Conservatism and Socialism

In the Political Systems unit, we compare:

• The origins and principles of the UK and US Constitution
• The ability of the UK and US Constitution to protect the rights of individuals
• The UK and US Legislative branches powers and decision making abilities
• The role of the Executive branch in the UK and US

In the Political Parties and Elections unit, we study:

• The dominant ideas of political parties in the UK
• Campaign strategies used in UK elections
• Theories of voting behaviour

 

Business Management

• Understanding Business
• Operations
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Finance

 

Administration & IT

In Administration & IT, we study three units:

• Administrative Practices
• IT Solutions for Administrators
• Communication in Administration

In the Administrative Practices unit, we study:

• The Administrator – Skills & Qualities, Roles & Responsibilities
• Legislation
• Technology Impacts
• Meetings
• File Management
• Communication
• Time & Task Management
• Customer Care

In the IT Solutions for Administrators unit, we study:

• Spreadsheets (IF statements, conditional formatting, link worksheets, name cells)
• Databases (Relational databases, primary & foreign keys, queries, forms)
• Word Processing (letters, itineraries, agenda, tables in word, leaflets, mail merge)

In the Communication in Administration unit, we study:

• PowerPoint (action buttons, slide master)
• Email
• Internet
• E-diary

 

Travel & Tourism

• Tourism in Scotland
• Employability
• Tourism in UK and Worldwide
• Customer Service

 

Retail

• Working in retail
• Maintaining, storing and replenishing stock
• Satisfying customer needs
• Planning and implementing an event

 

Pathways in Social Subjects at Dalkeith HS:

Geography

Many different university and college pathways can be accessed through a qualification in Geography. Apprenticeships and work placements would also be possible pathways.

Career Opportunities:

Cartographer

Meteorologist

Town Planner

Emergency Planner

Coastal Manager

Hydrologist

Geologist

Tour Guide

Conservation Officer

Teacher

Lecturer

Countryside Manager

Charity Worker

Engineer

Architect

 

Modern Studies

Beginning in a National 5 Modern Studies Class you can progress to Higher Modern Studies, and then to Advanced Higher Modern Studies.

There is also Higher Politics, which lends itself well to Higher Modern Studies.

Career Opportunities:

Political Careers

Police Work

Criminologist

Marketing

Community Work

Social Work

Law

Teaching

Charity Work

Sociologist

Civil Servant

Local Government

 

Politics

There a large number of vocational, apprenticeship and academic pathways are linked to studying politics. For example, learners can study Politics or Political Science at university or college or complete work based apprenticeships such as working in the Scottish government or civil service. The skills we have learned and developed are transferable between courses/career options as well as potential jobs.

Career Opportunities:

Teacher

Lawyer

Civil Servant

Government Advisor

Political Risk Analyst

Politician or Politician’s Assistant

Public Relations

Journalism

Charity Officer

NGO or Charity worker

Trade Unions

Lecturer

Public Affairs

 

Business Management

• National 4
• National 5
• Higher

Career Opportunities:

Human Resources Officer

Recruitment Consultant

Training & Development Officer

Payroll

Insurance Brokers

Auditor

Accountant

Bookkeeping

Banking

Financial Advisor

Public Relations

Market Researcher

Promotions Manager

Digital Marketing

Sales/Promotions Manager

Logistics Manager

Quality Controller

Production Planner

Project Manager

Manufacturing 

 

Administration and IT

• National 4
• National 5
• Higher

Career Opportunities:

HR Officers/Managers

Events Manager

Recruitment and Training

Administrative Assistant

Receptionist

Administrator

Executive PA

Data Entry Clerk

Administrator in any organisation in any field. Develop skills that will help in Managerial positions, Financial Clerks, Accounting and IT specialists.

 

Travel and Tourism

Many different university and college pathways can be accessed through a qualification in Travel and Tourism.

Apprenticeships and work placements would also be possible pathways.

Career Opportunities:

Cabin Crew

Airline Pilot

Airline Information Assistant

Cruise Ship Steward

Hotel Manager

Tour Manager

Travel Agent

Sales Assistant

Store Manager