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Pathways and progressing through subjects and departments

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Pathways and progressing through subjects and departments

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Click here to see an overview of the courses on offer in each department, how you can progress through levels and courses, and watch short videos describing the courses on offer.

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Gleniffer High School Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow Tagline created by MacKenzie Dickson and Jessica Watts, pupils of Gleniffer High School.

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There is high demand for places at university and college, for apprenticeships, and for jobs. You are in competition with every other pupil across scotland. You need to use your options to your advantage. Be realistic (you won't pass a Higher if you fail the N5), but be aspirational.

S5 pupils must choose 5 subjects plus a leisure subject

S6 pupils must choose 4 subjects, or 3 if two subjects are at Advanced Higher Level

There is no option to drop a subject mid-year so choose carefully

Think best 5 in S5.

Continue with your 5 strongest subjects as you move in to S5. Use your tracking as a guide.

Avoid re-sitting subjects to try and upgrade marks. It almost never works.

Don't be scared of 5 Highers, especially if you pass 5 N5s. Pupils across the country do this. Don't sell yourself short.

Don't opt for an NPA if you could do a Higher.

As a rough guide:

N5 A or B -> Higher

N5 C or N4 -> NPA

Get advice from your teacher if you're unsure.

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S5 pupils need 5 subjects plus a leisure subject.

S6 pupils need 4 subjects. The only exception is where a pupil chooses two Advanced Highers, then 3 subjects are acceptable.

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National Progression Awards (NPAs) are designed to develop and assess vocational or work-related skills. They are offered at Level 5 and Level 6, with a Level 5 pass being of equivalent value to a National 5 C, and a Level 6 pass being equivalent to a Higher C.

Are NPAs right for me?

NPAs are a great way to achieve a Level 5 qualification if you can't pass N5, and a Level 6 qualification if you can't pass Higher. Be careful not to sell yourself short however. If you have an A or B (or ever a C band 5) at National 5, you should choose Higher in that subject and not an NPA.

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Art and Design

Biology

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Art & Design

Business Management

Geography

History

Modern Studies

PE

Physics

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Art & Design

Business Management

PE

Physics

Travel & Tourism

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L7 PDA Refereeing

L5 Painting

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Mathematics

RMPS

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Applications of Mathematics

Business Management

English

HFT

Mathematics

RMPS

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Applications of Maths

Business Management

Mathematics

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L5 Bakery

L6 Communications & Literature

L5/6 Cyber Security

L6 Musical Theatre

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Modern Studies

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Applications of Mathematics

Chemistry

Geography

Graphic Communication

Human Biology

Mathematics

Modern Studies

Music Technology

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Applications of Mathematics

Mathematics

Music Technology

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L5 Construction

L5 Scottish Studies

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History

Music

Physics *

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Administration & IT

Computing Science

English

History

Music

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Computing Science

English

Music

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L5/6 Computer Games Development

L6 Events and Customer Service

L5 Criminology

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Chemistry

Computing Science *

English

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Art & Design

Biology

Chemistry

Human Biology

Modern Language (French/German/Spanish)

PE

Photography

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Art & Design

Biology

Modern Language (French/German/Spanish)

PE

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L5/6 Languages for Life & Work

L5 Photography

L6 Sports Development

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S5 pupils have two leisure periods each week where they can pursue an interest.

Barista

First Aid & Leadership

Leisure PE

Maths Support

Pupil Support Ambassador

S1 Buddy

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It’s important to make informed choices about your subjects. This spreadsheet shows national progression statistics for each subject from N4 to N5, N5 to Higher, and Higher to Advanced Higher. It allows you to look up the grade you expect to get for a subject, and see the percentage of pupils nationally who managed to convert that grade to a pass at the next level.

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Pre-Apprenticeship course - 3 N4s including Maths, English, and Technical or Science.

NQ Entry - 3N5s

HNC Entry - 1+ Highers

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West College Scotland is a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley

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Entry requirements vary by University and course. Plan for a minimum of 4 Highers at grade B.

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Her appointment follows the departure of Clare Marchant in September 2023, after 6 years in the position, to take up the role of Vice Chancellor at the University of Gloucestershire.

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UCAS connects people to University, post Uni studies including teacher training, apprenticeships & internships. Find all the information for your next step.

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L5 NPA Cyber Security

L5 Midwifery and Children's Nursing

Higher Childcare and Development

Higher Psychology

L8 Human Body Structure and Function

L5 NPA Engineering (with BAE Systems - Clydebank Campus)

L5 NPA Creative Industries

L4 NPA Beauty and Hairstyling

L5 NQ Cabin Crew and Airport Operations

L6 NPA Acting and Theatre Studies

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L4 IMI Award Intro to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies

L5 SfW Early Learning and Childcare

Higher Psychology

L5 NPA Criminology

L5 SfW Engineering

L5 SfW Construction Crafts

L4 Begin Make-Up Artistry

L4 SfW Hairdressing

L4 NPA Professional Cookery

L4 NPA Bakery

Higher Dance

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HNC Business

HNC Travel and Tourism

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Great opportunities here for the right pupils, but these will have a significant impact on your school timetable. Discuss with your DHT.

L6 Accountancy - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

L6 Engineering Systems - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

L5 Construction Skills - Tuesday, Thursday