Applications of Mathematics National 5

Calendar iconStudy mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.

Mortar board iconCourse type: National 5

Pen iconStart in: September

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.

Clock iconDuration: Part-Time: 1 year

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

This National 5 Applications of Mathematics course explores the applications of mathematical techniques and skills in everyday situations, including financial matters, statistics, and measurement. 

Through real-life contexts you will gain and apply mathematical skills that are relevant to life and work while learning to appreciate the role of mathematical ideas in the world.

Special features: 

  • Less emphasis is placed on mathematical theory than National 5 Mathematics, and instead focuses on problem solving, risk assessment, and making informed decisions based on mathematical reasoning and the results of computations.
  • The skills, knowledge and understanding in the course supports learning in other curriculum areas.
  • This qualification is accepted by increasing numbers of Scottish Universities into undergraduate courses in fields such as Care and Education.

Entry requirements

  • National 4 Applications of Maths
  • Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.

Course content includes:

  • Managing Finance and Statistics 
  • Geometry and Measures 
  • Numeracy

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.

How long will my course last?

1 Year

You will attend a face-to-face class on campus on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm, plus you will be expected to complete a minimum of 4 hours per week of online study.

Course cost: £352

    • UHI Moray

Start date

September

Fees

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Additional costs

Course cost: £352

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course, you: 

  • will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to support learning in other areas, such as technology, health and wellbeing, science, and social studies. 
  • can progress onto further study where National 5 Applications of Maths is an entry requirement.

Apply for Applications of Mathematics National 5

I want to start in 2026/27

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray 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.