
Are you interested in a Higher, Advanced Higher or National 5 course?
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We're hosting two open days this May where you can find out more and apply for Higher, Advanced Higher and National 5 level courses available at the College.
Courses at Higher, Advanced Higher and National 5 include:
- Maths
- English
- BiologyÂ
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Sociology
- FrenchÂ
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
Open Days
Sighthill Campus
- Tuesday 16 May (4.30pm - 6.30pm)
- Thursday 25 May (4.30pm - 6.30pm)
Our expert staff will be on hand to answer your questions and guide you through the application process.
Advanced bookings are encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. If you would like to book a place, please complete this form.

NQs cover a broad range of subjects to suit your skills and interests, a pass at a NQ will prepare you for entry into NC, HNC and HND programmes.
Find out more about National QualificationsHigher, Advanced Higher and National 5 level courses at Edinburgh College
Applications of Mathematics National 5
This course explores the applications of maths techniques and skills in everyday situations including financial matters,...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
Biology Higher
Biology Higher is a part-time course that allows candidates to develop a deeper understanding of the underlying themes o...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Duration
41 weeks
Biology National 5
National 5 Biology is a part-time course designed to teach you a deep understanding of subjects such as Cell Biology, Mu...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Part time
Duration
41 weeks
Chemistry Higher
Chemistry Higher is a part-time course designed to deepen your understanding of the influence chemistry has on society. ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Duration
41 weeks
English Higher
Studying Higher English will provide you with the opportunity to develop the skills of listening, talking, reading and w...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
English National 5
Studying National 5 English will provide you with the opportunity to develop your literacy skills. We focus on writing ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
French Advanced Higher
French Advanced Higher is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in the French language. You will be exposed to t...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
French Higher
Higher French is designed to deepen your previous knowledge of the subject and create a better understanding of the lang...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
French National 5
The National 5 French course enables learners with some knowledge of the subject to gain a better understanding of the l...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
German Advanced Higher
German Advanced Higher is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in German. You will be exposed to the language o...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
German Higher
Higher German is designed to deepen your previous knowledge of the subject and create a better understanding of the lang...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
German National 5
The National 5 German course enables learners with some knowledge of the subject to gain a better understanding of the l...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
Higher Human Biology
Upon completion, you will be academically prepared and eligible to study on a range of Level 5/6 courses offered at Edin...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
Italian Advanced Higher
Italian Advanced Higher is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in Italian. You will be exposed to the language...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
Italian Higher
Higher Italian is designed to deepen your previous knowledge of the subject and create a better understanding of the lan...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
Maths Higher
Mathematics is rich and stimulating, engaging and fascinating for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Learning ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
Maths National 5
Mathematics is important in everyday life allowing us to make sense of the world around us and manage our lives. Using m...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Evening
Part time
Duration
41 weeks
Psychology Higher
This fascinating course will enable you to explain the human mind and behaviour from a range of psychological perspectiv...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
Sociology Higher
Sociology Higher is designed to develop your understanding of yourself as part of society. This course will use sociolog...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Duration
41 weeks
Spanish Advanced Higher
Spanish Advanced Higher is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in the Spanish language. You will be exposed to...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
Spanish Higher
The Higher Spanish course enables learners with previous knowledge of the language to understand and use Spanish at a le...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks
Spanish National 5
The National 5 Spanish course enables learners with some knowledge of the subject to gain a better understanding of the ...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Open learning
Duration
41 weeks