General Education (Higher & Intermediate 2)

Course Description

The School of General Education programme consists of a wide range of subjects - offered across many levels (Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Higher). Successful applicants will study for 17 hours per week (full-time): their timetables made up of subjects chosen to meet their individual needs - whether this be employment aims or university/college entrance. All prospective students will be offered advice and guidance in making their subject choices and in being placed on the correct levels of study. (Highers and Intermediates may also be available on a part-time basis - day or evening).

We would ask you to fill out your application form as fully as possible to help us in the process of selecting candidates for interview.

Please note: A fully detailed application form is much more likely to result in an interview.

SCQF Levels

4, 5, 6 and 7

Subjects Include

  • English and Communication
  • Business and Admin
  • Social Sciences
  • Maths and Science
  • Media and Photography

Each subject usually consists of three Units, plus there is an exam for all levels at Intermediate 1 and above. Each of the Units counts as a qualification in its own right (National Units), so even if candidates do not complete the whole course, they will still get credit for the Units successfully achieved.

After admission, every General Education student is offered a programme of ongoing guidance and support in order to assist retention, achievement and successful progression.

In addition, the College offers a high level of support for students who may have concerns relating to study or may have issues that could impact on their learning. Student Support will work with any student who has a disability or learning need to ensure that their experience at Cardonald is positive. The specific section in the prospectus will give details of how to apply for support and the types of assistive technology available.

Fees & Funding

There are no course fees for full-time UK/EU students. All full-time students are invited to apply for means tested bursary funding to cover living, travel and course expenses. Students may be required to pay course expenses if they do not receive a bursary. For further information visit our Information & Advice Centre.

For fee paying students, day Highers cost £220 per subject. Evening Highers cost £138. You could be eligible for an Individual Learning Account (ILA) of up to £200 each year to cover your course fees. Please enquire at least three weeks prior to starting your course if you wish to access these funds. A fee waiver may also be available, dependant on your financial circumstances

Updated General Education Table

N.B. In Block 2, *All General Education classes will run only if there are sufficient numbers of applications. Cardonald College Glasgow reserves the right to add or remove subjects according to demand.

Entry Requirements

Intermediate 1 level subjects may be accessible with no qualifications.
Intermediate 2 subjects require Standard Grades levels 3 and 4.

Highers require Standard Grades 1 and 2, and/or Intermediate 2s at A or B. Applications are also invited from adults who may have no formal
qualifications, but whose life/work experience indicates that they would be
successful in studying a selection of subjects in the General Education
programme.

If English is not your first language, you must be able to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5, or have two ESOL Units at Intermediate 2 level.

Please fill out your application form as fully as possible to help us in the process of selecting candidates for interview (fully detailed applications are more likely to result in invitation to interview).

Progression Routes

NQ vocational courses; Intermediate 2 or Higher level study; HN courses; University or employment.

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