National Qualifications at Edinburgh College
NQs cover a broad range of subjects to suit your skills and interests, a pass at a NQ will prepare you for entry into NC, HNC and HND programmes.
At Edinburgh College, we offer these courses at various levels from National 5 to Advanced Higher Qualifications. They are delivered weekly, during the day and in the evening. Some courses have introduced hybrid models of learning with a mixture of online
and face to face lectures to further provide flexibility to your learning. All the Modern Languages courses are delivered fully online in digital classrooms using Microsoft Teams.
NQ courses commence in August 2023 and will be open for applications provisionally in May for those candidates who have eligible entry criteria.
Course fees
NQs for session 2023/2024 will cost £340 each.
You might be eligible for an Individual Training Account (ITA) to receive up to £200 towards your course.
Find out more on how to get get your ITA
NQ's at Edinburgh College
Applications of Mathematics National 5
This course explores the applications of maths techniques and skills in everyday situations including financial matters,...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Evening
Biology Higher
Biology Higher is a part-time course that allows candidates to develop a deeper understanding of the underlying themes o...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Biology National 5
National 5 Biology is a part-time course designed to teach you a deep understanding of subjects such as Cell Biology, Mu...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Part time
Chemistry Higher
Chemistry Higher is a part-time course designed to deepen your understanding of the influence chemistry has on society. ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
English Higher
Studying Higher English will provide you with the opportunity to develop the skills of listening, talking, reading and w...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
English National 5
Studying National 5 English will provide you with the opportunity to develop your literacy skills. We focus on writing ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Evening
Higher Human Biology
Upon completion, you will be academically prepared and eligible to study on a range of Level 5/6 courses offered at Edin...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening