Higher English
- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date & time
- 20 Aug 2024 @ 6 - 9pm (Tuesday evenings)
- Qualification Type
- Higher
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 1 year (August - June)
£460.00
This course will help you to prepare for the SQA Higher English exam.
Please note: This course will be taught on campus but will have options of online classes if unforeseen circumstances arise.
What will I learn?
- How to develop a high level critique of journalist and literary texts
- Use of language in short answer / essay writing
- Individual presentation and group discussion skills
- Close reading skills
- Study of major texts: drama, poetry, short stories or novels.
Thinking of joining?
If you'd like a place on this course, you must:
- Ensure you meet the entry requirements
- Pay the full fee (£460) or a deposit (£250)
Payment Options:
- Pay the full fee of £460
- Pay the deposit of £250 online using discount code DEPOSIT
- After the deposit payment, you will have a balance of £210 to pay. This balance will be paid in instalments of £105 over the 2 subsequent months following your deposit payment. (payment required by the 31st of the month)
- Follow the instructions within your joining instructions to make your balance payments.
- There are no funding options or fee waivers available for this course.
- If you choose to make only a deposit payment, you agree to make all outstanding balances as directed.
Please see the full T&Cs below.
Private Candidates - SQA Exams
If you are a private candidate wishing to sit an SQA exam for National 5 and Higher subjects, we may be able to support you as the presenting centre. Just use the link below to find out more.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- A or B pass at National 5, Intermediate 2, Standard Grade Credit Level (or equivalent), in English or
- Have studied at HE level (HNC or university).
Note:
Please ensure you meet these entry requirements prior to making payment. If you pay but do not meet the entry requirements, the College reserve the right to refuse any refund.
You are required to provide your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) upon booking so we can ensure you meet the entry requirements above.
Employer and industry links
There may be opportunities to attend talks and lectures from visiting writers or workshop opportunities for creative writing.
Jobs and further study
Advanced Higher English if you achieve grade A or B.
National Course qualifications at Higher level can be used to support progression in a variety of work or study contexts.