English Higher
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: Higher
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part-time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
Higher English combines the study of language and literature, allowing you to deepen your understanding of poetry, prose, drama and non-fiction. You will engage with a wide range of texts, including works by Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Miller and Carol Ann Duffy. Through discussion, analysis and extended writing, the course develops critical thinking skills essential for higher study and beyond.
A maximum of two Qualifications Scotland Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.
Applicants must attend UHI Inverness campus in person for prelims, externally marked coursework and the final exam will be on campus at UHI Inverness.
Entry requirements
- Achieved the National 5 course or equivalent qualifications (For example, Intermediate 2, Standard Grades, GSCE)
- We welcome applicants with alternative work-based qualifications or experience. Please provide further details on your application form.
- These courses are challenging, require the ability to study independently and sit highly supervised exams. Applicants should identify the reason for studying their chosen subject in their course application.
You will study the following units:
- H23H 76 English: Analysis and Evaluation (Higher)
- H23T 76 English: Creation and Production (Higher)
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Face to face OR Online open learning
- This course is classed as part time study
If you choose our open learning option, you are required to study and submit regular assignments from home using the online Brightspace Virtual Learning Environment. This makes the course ideal to organise your learning around work or childcare commitments. Guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the course by your lecturer.
Applicants must attend UHI Inverness campus in person for prelims, externally marked coursework and the final exam will be on campus at UHI Inverness.
Please ensure you select your preferred option, online or face to face, as part of the application process.
How long will my course last?
1 YearAugust - April
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
Fee information for part time Further Education courses
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per single Higher) | £360 | £371 |
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (per single Higher) | £1,499 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Funding
If you wish to study this subject individually or along with one other part time there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)
Additional costs
You will be required to purchase textbooks (approximately £10) as part of this course.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Undergraduate degree courses in English, Journalism, Media, etc., or in the Humanities more widely.
At UHI Inverness:
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands
- BA (Hons) Literature
- BA (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing
BA (Hons) History and Literature
To study this subject face to face please click here Higher English face to face
To study this subject online please click here Higher English online
If you wish to study this subject individually or along with one other part time there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness 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.