English Higher

What is special about this course?

This qualification is one of the most commonly-required 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.

Entry requirements

The candidate would be expected to have achieved English SCQF Level 5 (C270 11, C724 75 or equivalent). An entrance test must be undertaken by those candidates who have not achieved an appropriate English course. You should apply for this course and sit the entrance exam - if necessary - prior to 16th August. Early application is advisable as places will be limited. Entry will be at the discretion of the college.

I did this course as I needed Higher English in order to do my teacher training through the PGDE route.

English was never something which I enjoyed in school and was not something which came natural to me. However, as the weeks went on I felt my confidence building. The lecturer was so motivating and encouraging, you’ll never get anyone more committed and who 100% believes in you. 

I'd gone back to studying after having my daughter and I seriously doubted my ability to study while being a mother however, I couldn’t be happier and more proud of myself that I did. Having now completed the class I realise the valuable life skills which it has given me which will last a life time.

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I want to start in 2025/26

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.