Mathematics Higher

What is special about this course?

The Higher Mathematics course will help you to develop the skills in algebraic, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and statistics. You will extend your current knowledge to be able to use logical thinking processes, problem solving and communicating solutions to problems.

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Entry requirements

  • National 5 Mathematics pass or equivalent
  • We welcome applicants with alternative work-based qualifications or experience. Please provide further details on your application form.
  • These courses are challenging and require the ability to study independently. Applicants should identify the reason for studying their chosen subject in their course application.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Face-to-face

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Beechwood Campus

Start date

August

Fees

Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Scottish students

Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

2023-24

2024-25

Full-time per year

£1,790

£1,844

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

2024-25

Full-time per year

£6,149

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

2024-25

Full time per year

£6,149

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on 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.

Scottish students

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

2023-24

2024-25

Part-time (per single Higher)

£360

£371

Rest of UK and International students 

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.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Funding

If you wish to study 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 £20) as part of this course. 

What can I do on completion of my course?

Higher Mathematics is a required subject for many Engineering and Science degree courses as well as a qualification that employers see as highly desirable.

Is there more information available online?

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To study this subject please click here Higher Maths

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.