National 4 and 5 qualifications
The subject areas are detailed below, but remember your school might offer additional areas of study. So make sure you talk to teachers and career advisers.
- English: Where you learn important skills such as reading, writing and talking and how to apply a critical analysis. Of course it is important to learn to spell and punctuate correctly.
- Maths: Here you will learn about equations, shapes, spaces and numbers and how to understand your world using the tools of mathematics.
- Modern languages: Learn how to talk, read and write in another language and if you want to travel or work abroad it is a good skills to have. As well as the language you will learn more about the country and its culture.
- Science: Where you learn scientific facts, ideas and how to apply them. It usually centres on healthy living, energy and its uses, materials and environments. You can also specialise in specific areas such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
- Social science subjects: These include Geography, History, Modern Studies, Classics, Economics and these are great to give you a broad understanding of the world we live in; how people work and live.
- Creative subjects: This is where you can express your creativity and learn how to apply it using a variety of skills and techniques. These include specific subjects as Art & Design, Drama, Craft & Design and Music.
Your school might also offer a combination of subjects in areas such as Accounting, Computing Studies, Physical Education (P.E.), Home Economics, Social and Vocational Studies, Religious Education and Technological Studies. Ask at your school for what subjects are available.
