Higher & Intermediates
- SubjectEnglish & Communications
- QualificationHighers
- CodeNCSCEGEN-F121A
- Study methodsFull-time
Duration: 1 year
Part-time - day
Part-time - evening 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0646
Course Description
The School of General Education programme consists of a wide range of subjects - offered across many levels (Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher). Successful applicants will study for 18 hours per week (full-time) with 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.
A fully detailed application form is much more likely to result in interview.
SCQF Level
4, 5, 6 & 7
Subjects Include
- English and Communication
- Business and Computing
- Social Sciences
- Maths and Science
- Art, 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, students are 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.
View the work produced by our Higher Photography students.
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.
Entry Requirements
Intermediate 1 level subjects may be accessible with no formal qualifications.
Intermediate 2 subjects require Standard Grades levels 3 and 4.
Highers require Standard Grades 1 and 2, or Intermediate 2s at A or B. Advanced Highers require relevant Highers at A or B level. 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.