Subject Choice @MILNE'S HIGH SCHOOL

English

Why is a qualification in English important?

Employers, colleges and universities will require a qualification in English.  It shows:

  • you have the ability to understand what you are reading
  • you are competent at writing in a variety of ways
  • you are able to work well with others through your talking and listening skills

A qualification in English also includes a qualification in literacy.

What skills are developed?

  • Communication: reading, writing, talking and listening
  • Understanding
  • Skills of analysis
  • Literacy
  • Presenting an argument
  • Skills of persuasion
  • Evaluating
  • Planning and research
  • Handling complex ideas

What kind of person does it take?

  • Ability to organise ideas with a clear line of thought
  • Creative
  • Imaginative
  • Ability to work with others at times
  • Ability to work independently at times
  • Resilient
  • Determined

Horizons – where can this subject take you?

This qualification shows a large range of skills that  can take you anywhere.  Some ideas are:

Advertising and marketing; Journalism / Media / Publishing / Administration; Health and Social Care; Business; Business and Law; Teaching and Education; Government and Politics; Science and Research; Art, Design and Technology

Pathways – how can I make progression?

School

  • N4 English, N5 English, Higher English, Advanced Higher (uptake dependent)
  • Entry requirement for H English – N5 English (C5)
  • Entry requirement for AH English – H English (B4)

College

  • Many course available at Moray College
  • Also most courses will require a qualification in English – check your chosen course to see what the requirement is

Employment

  • See the list above in Horizons
  • Most employers will require a qualification in English or literacy

University 

See the list above in Horizons – also check the course prospectus to see if English is a requirement in courses other than those shown above.

Related subjects English works well with

A level of literacy is required in every subject to enable you to understand the content of the course.  English works well with subjects which require essay writing skills: Art, RME, History, Modern Studies, Geography.  It also works well with any other subject where you use skills of analysis and evaluation.

 

 

 

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