Higher English Study Support SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: January
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You will receive course materials through the post and study remotely.
Duration: Part-time
What is special about this course?
This course aims to provide you with extra support and confidence as you prepare for your Higher English exams in early May.
Open to learners across Moray, you will have a carefully designed mixture of face-to-face teaching and online materials to help you master the intricacies of Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation. There will also be opportunities to receive feedback on your answers for the Critical Reading paper with the aim to boost your final grade.
Special Features:
- Teaching from a practitioner with over 15 years preparing young people for Higher English exams
- Insights into how the papers are actually marked
- Access to a wealth of online resources to freshen-up your studying
- Opportunities to learn together with your peers in a supportive environment
- Feedback on your performance that praises where you are succeeding and makes clear how you can improve
You should be working towards Higher English.
RUAE exam question paper – preparing for assessment questions.
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?
10 WeeksJanuary 2027 to April 2027, 2pm – 4pm
20 hours face-to-face contact and 20 hours of learning resources on the VLE.
- UHI Moray
Start date
January 2027
(dates to be confirmed)
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
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.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
What can I do on completion of my course?
This course can help with the completion of the Higher English qualification which can lead into higher education such as HNC/D or Degree programmes including teaching qualifications.
Apply for Higher English Study Support SCQF Level 6
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.