Highers and National 5 courses

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Pick up Highers and Nat5s that you might have missed at school, that you need to apply for another course or even to improve your skills at work

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English Higher

One of the most commonly-required qualifiations for entry to Higher Education and Degree courses. You will develop and extend a range of reading skills through studying, analysing and responding to a wide variety of informational, literary and media texts which contain complex ideas.

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Part- time/Evening/Flexible
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English National 5

An ideal starting point for those who have not achieved an English qualification at school, and who wish to prepare for further study. Investigate a range of fiction, including a specified Scottish writer, and non-fiction texts in order to understand and appreciate the techniques writers use to create meaning and impact in their writing.

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Part-time/Evening/Flexible
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Application of Mathematics National 5

Explore real-world applications of mathematical techniques and skills in everyday situations, including financial matters, statistics and measurement. These skills can be incredibly useful in a number of other subject areas such as technology, health and wellbeing, science, and social studies.

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Part-time evening
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Mathematics National 5

Build your confidence in mathematics by learning to use and understand algebra, trigonometry, geometry, number processes and statistics.

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Part-time evening
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Mathematics National 4

Mathematics is important in everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives.

This course would be most suited to students who do not have a Level 4 qualification in Mathematics and are looking to study Mathematics to Level 5 or beyond.  This would be the best first step on that path. 

The course will help you to develop mathematical skills relevant to learning, life and work in an engaging and enjoyable way.

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Part-time evening
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page