Scottish Highers: what are they and how many should I study?
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There are multiple pathways into higher education, and these can differ depending on where you live in the UK. For those in England, A-Levels or BTECs are the most popular options. But, for those in Scotland, Scottish Highers are the go-to option for most.
But what exactly are Scottish Highers and if you want to go to university, how many do you need to study? Here’s the answers you need...
What are Scottish Highers?
Simply put, Scottish Highers are the Scottish equivalent to A-Levels. They are courses that students aged 16-18 in Scotland sit that can lead to university, further study, training or work. You normally take on four to five Highers and start them in the fifth year of secondary school. Highers can also be sat in sixth form too alongside advanced Highers, explained further below.
Scottish Highers involve a mix of work set and marked by teachers and an external examination.
What’s the difference between Scottish Highers and A-Levels?
Scottish Highers and A-Levels are very...
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