Highers & National Qualifications
Overview
What will I learn?
This entry-level course will help you develop your Englishlanguage reading, writing, talking and listening skills.
Successful completion will lead to National 4 English andLiteracy 4 unit qualifications.
As well as skills such as sentence construction, spellingand grammar, you will also look at a range of literary textsand learn how they work.
You should ensure that you have access to a laptop and a good internet connection.
What qualifications will I need?
Access 3 or above English or Literacy. All applications will be considered though, and you should provide a short personal statement in your application.
What can I do after?
Successful completion will provide a strong foundation for you to move onto one of our National 5 English courses - and will also enhance your applications for other courses or for employment.
SCQF 4
Programme Information
Start Date:13 January 2026
Duration: 18 weeks/Every Tuesday
Study Mode: Online via Teams
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
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