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Scottish students normally study towards four or five Highers in the fifth year of secondary school S5 , although they may also take Highers in any year of the Senior Phase S4 — S6. The qualifications consist of a mix of work set and marked by teachers as well as an external examination. Highers are aimed at pupils who've achieved passes in the National 5 qualifications and are normally needed for entry into university. Depending on the results at the end of S5, you can take extra Highers or Advanced Highers in the sixth year S6.
There's some variety between programmes but it's likely you'll need a minimum of four Highers, ideally taken in one set of exams. If you take Highers in more than one year, some universities will ask you to have taken at least three Highers in one year of the Senior Phase S4 — S6.
However, the overall requirements are likely to increase. Achieving all the required Highers and grades by the end of S5 may result in an unconditional offer when you apply. S6 can then be used to take recommended or preferred subjects to Advanced Higher, or to pick up other subjects to add to what you have to offer. It's also a chance to develop and obtain relevant skills and experience through work experience and volunteering.
If you stay in school for a sixth year, you may be able to take the Advanced Higher qualifications. These are aimed at those who've passed Highers and want to extend their skills and knowledge. In Scottish universities Advanced Highers aren't usually needed for entry, and generally it's more important to achieve the Highers required for entry level first before considering Advanced Highers. For more competitive programmes Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine , you're likely to need five Highers achieved in the fifth year and two Advanced Highers and an additional Higher in the sixth year.
In certain cases especially with science programmes , Advanced Highers may give you direct entry to a second year of a university programme. For example, if you're wanting to compensate for a low Higher grade, a university may regard a C grade Advanced Higher as equal to a B grade Higher, and a B grade Advanced Higher as equal to an A grade Higher.
Don't hesitate to contact university admissions or school liaison teams and ask. Some universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland accept Highers for entry to their degree programmes but many other institutions will ask for up to three Advanced Highers in addition. It's crucial to check entry requirements as early as possible with each university you're considering. Certain degree programmes will need you to have specific subjects to be accepted into the programme.
This is to make sure you have the background knowledge needed to study the particular degree. It's important to show a range of study as Scottish institutions traditionally consider this good preparation for the first year of university because of their broad structure. In some schools, S6 students may have the option to study for one of four Scottish Baccalaureates:.
This consists of a relevant group of current Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications in combination with an Interdisciplinary Project.
Universities value the Scottish Baccalaureate, particularly where applicants have already met the S5 standard entry requirements. The level of work may also help prepare you for a successful transition to university. We value your privacy We use cookies to allow this site to work for you, improve your user experience, and to serve you advertising tailored to your interests.
SQA National 5 requirements. You can check which subjects we accept in our approved subjects information. For many degrees we will expect you to have achieved your grades in specific subjects.
SQA approved subjects. With the exception of medicine and veterinary medicine, Advanced Highers are not required for entry. However, we strongly recommend that you pursue your studies at a more advanced level by taking at least one subject at Advanced Higher.
Study at Advanced Higher level is excellent preparation for your studies at Edinburgh. This means that if you do not achieve our entry requirements by the end of S5, progression to Advanced Highers in S6 may be taken into consideration. We state entrance requirements in Highers and we encourage students to maintain breadth of study across at least four subjects at Higher in the senior phase S4—S6.
However, like Advanced Highers, we welcome the opportunity the Scottish Baccalaureate provides for progression and specialisation in S6 as an excellent preparation for studying at Edinburgh. If you have already achieved the requirements for entry to first year and are completing the Science Baccalaureate, we will consider your application for some related degrees in science and engineering for second year entry.
Direct entry to second year. Skip to main content. Toggle section links. Search: Search. Undergraduate study - entry. Contact us. Entry requirements for applicants with Highers and Advanced Highers. Entry requirements. Degree finder.
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