Higher English (Online Evening) - August

What will I learn?

The Higher English Course can involve studying plays, poetry, short stories and novels. You will also be writing personal, discursive and critical essays.

The course develops your listening and talking skills as well. It is aimed at those leaving school and needing additional qualifications - or higher grades; those seeking qualifications for entry to higher education programmes; individuals planning a return to study or looking at a change of career; and even if you simply want to develop your interest in literature and language.

If you are studying online, please be aware that you should have a reliable internet connection and a suitable device – for example a laptop with word processing software and capable of running MS Teams. The College may be in a position to lend you a device and connective technology if you need that.

You should also be aware that your folio first written draft, prelim and - of course - the exam will be held on campus.

What qualifications do I need?

As a guideline, you would usually have an English National 5 pass, Standard Grade 1 or Intermediate 2 English at 'A' or 'B', however, you may have very competent written English language skills whilst not possessing these minimum entry qualifications. If you do, we would very much encourage you to apply and to demonstrate to us your written language skills on application.

Acceptance onto the programme will be based on: evidence of entry qualifications, place availability and a short written personal statement on application.

What can I do after?

Students who are successful on this programme may be able to  progress to: HNC/HND; university or Postgraduate Courses such as Teaching Training

SCQF 6

Programme Information

PAISLEY CAMPUS

Online/Blended

Start: Tuesday 25th Auguest 2026

End: Tuesday 18th May 2027

Time:6pm-9pm online

In-College attendance will be required for assessments & prelim. The SQA exam is organised nationally and will be held in College on the determined day in May 2027

Cost£380*

*Payments for this course can be made on an instalment basis.

For funding information click HERE