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Highers

The Highers programme is mainly for people who wish to add to existing qualifications before progressing to further or higher education such as HNC/HND programmes and university.

Please note:

The daytime Highers programme is full with the exception of Sociology, Maths A, Maths B and Physics. If you wish to study this permutation then you can still apply. If you wish to apply for anything other than the 3 subjects stated above we will add your name to the waiting list. To join our waiting list please send an online application. Please note waiting list applications will be processed in chronological order and we will not know how many places, if any, we have available, until after enrolment in August.

The evening programme English and Psychology classes are also full. Again, if you wish your name to be added to the waiting list please send an online application. All other evening classes still have spaces available.

Choose from the following timetabled subjects Highers Timetable 2012-2013

Full time students normally select a minimum of three subjects. Each day subject involves 2x3 hours of tuition e.g. English (A) Tuesday pm and Thursday pm. Full time students may do a combination of day and evening classes. Students studying on a full time basis (3 or more Higher subjects) will usually have their fees paid by the Scottish Funding Council.

A number of places on the daytime programme are provisionally reserved for part time students. Places will be allocated in order of application, subject to entry requirements being met. If you study fewer than three subjects you will be a part time student. Evening subjects involve 3 hours of tuition.

Please note that Maths Intermediate 2 is designed to support students who hope to gain entry to teacher training.

This version of the Intermediate 2 course is not suitable for Candidates wishing to progress to Higher Maths. There is a possibility you might be able to join an Intermediate 2 group during the day which studies the units allowing progression to the Higher

Fees for part time students are as follows

Day classes £500 per subject
Evening classes £275 per subject

Please investigate funding options (including fee waiver and ILA) in the Guide to Student Finance 2011-2012

How to Apply

Normally Higher subjects require Intermediate 2 Grade A or B or Standard Grade 1 or 2 or equivalent in the subject that you wish to apply for. Exceptions are detailed below.

Intermediate 2 Maths requires Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade 3 in Maths.

For Modern Studies, Standard Grade Modern Studies is preferred but not essential and an interest and awareness of UK & international issues is important.

Higher Psychology requires Standard Grade 1 or 2 in English and Standard Grade 3 or 4 in Maths or equivalent.

Sociology requires Standard Grade 1 or 2 or Intermediate 2 A or B in English. We also prefer students to have a Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 in another social subject eg Modern Studies.

Where mature students do not meet normal entry requirements, other experience may be considered but please note that students applying for science subjects must meet the entrance requirements.

Please list each individual subject on the application form and provide details of all your qualifications, including any that are still pending.

If English is not your first language, you will be required to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5.5

Contact

Sandie Beagrie on 0141 357 6064 or E: highers@anniesland.ac.uk