Options for Senior School Pupils

If you are in S4 to S6 you can spend part of your time studying at D&A College, helping to shape your future career or studies.

Why study at college as part of my senior phase?

Access a wide choice of courses in a broad range of subjects from hair and beauty through to criminology and cybersecurity.
Courses are available at a range of levels from National 4 all the way to SCQF level 7 (the level above Highers)
The range available means there is an option for all types of learners, from academic and theoretical to practical and hands-on
Taking a college course while still at school is a good way to help prepare for life beyond school, whether that is moving onto a higher level of learning, an apprenticeship or into employment
Dundee and Angus College has a focus on careers not just courses, meaning taking a college course can help you prepare for and get an insight into the world of work while still at school
Most courses are delivered in units, meaning assessment is continuous rather than all resting on one end-of-course exam.
As a college student you can get a student card and use college facilities like other students – there is a wide range of support available to support your studies, from libraries and digital support to student services and health and wellbeing.
Find out more about coming to college when you are at school here.

Explore our departments

We offer senior phase courses in a wide range of subjects, find out what's on offer in our departments:

You can choose to study a Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 4,5 or 6. Foundation Apprenticeships are on offer in a range of subjects in growing industries.

Find out more in our Foundation Apprenticeship section.

2025/26 timetable

Programmes at SCQF Level 4, 5 and 6 (except Foundation Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 6)

Angus – Arbroath Campus: Friday 9am-1pm
Dundee – Kingsway/Gardyne Campus: Monday and Wednesday 2pm-4pm
Dundee – Kingsway Campus: Tuesday 2pm-4pm and Thursday 1.15pm-3.15pm: the following eight courses only:

‣ Introduction to Horticulture, Agriculture and Estates (Incorporating Skills for Work - Rural Skills) Level 4 (only Tuesday and Thursday)
‣ NPA: Rural Skills - Horticulture Level 5 (only Tuesday and Thursday)
‣ NPA: Zoo Animal Behaviour and Welfare at SCQF Level 6 (only Tuesday and Thursday)
‣ Preparation for Electrical Programme
‣ Preparation for Plumbing Programme
‣ NPA: Construction Craft and Technician at SCQF Level 4
‣ VTCT: Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) Level 1 (comparable to SCQF Level 4)
‣ VTCT: Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 2 (comparable to SCQF Level 4)

Foundation Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 6

2 Year model

Angus – Arbroath Campus: Tuesday 9am-4pm
Dundee – Gardyne Campus: Monday and Wednesday 2pm–5pm

1 Year model

Angus – Arbroath: Tuesday and Friday 9am-4pm
Dundee – Gardyne Campus: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm-5pm, Thursday 1.15pm-4.15pm

SCQF Level 7 Programmes

Angus – Arbroath Campus: Friday 9am-1pm (Social Science courses)
Dundee – Kingsway / Gardyne Campus: Monday and Wednesday 2pm-4pm (Science courses) or Monday and Wednesday 2pm-4.30pm (Social Science courses)

Courses by Subject Area

Animals, Land and Environment

All courses at Kingsway run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons only.

Introduction to Horticulture, Agriculture and Estates (Incorporating Skills for Work - Rural Skills) SCQF Level 4 (AC & KC)
National Progression Award: Investigation of Modern Agriculture SCQF Level 5 (AC)
National Progression Award: Rural Skills - Animal Care SCQF Level 5 (AC)
National Progression Award: Rural Skills - Horticulture SCQF Level 5 (AC & KC)
National Progression Award: Zoo Animal Behaviour and Welfare SCQF Level 6 (KC)

Art and Design

National Progression Award: Photography SCQF Level 5 (GC)

Building Services and the Built Environment

Preparation for Plumbing and Preparation for Electrical run for two afternoons a week – Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Kingsway: pupils can choose the Monday and Wednesday slot or Tuesday and Thursday for these courses.

Preparation for Electrical Programme National 4 (KC)
Preparation for Plumbing Programme National 4 (KC)
National Progression Award: Built Environment SCQF Level 5 (AC & KC)

Business and Accounting

National Progression Award: Accountancy Level 6 (GC)
Foundation Apprenticeship: Accountancy Level 6 (GC)
National Progression Award: Business Skills Level 6 (GC)
Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills Level 6 (GC)

Children and Young People

Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare National 4 (AC & GC)
Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare National 5 (AC & GC)
Outdoor Learning Equivalent to SCQF Level 5
Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services, Children and Young People (One and two year programmes available) SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)

Computing and Creative Media

National Progression Award: Cybersecurity Level 5 (AC & GC)
National Progression Award: Esports Level 5 (GC)
National Progression Award: Web Design Level 5 (AC & GC)
National Progression Award: Software Development (For Games Development) Level 6 (GC)

Construction

The National Progression Award: Construction Crafts and Technician Level 4 course – Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Kingsway: pupils can choose the Monday and Wednesday slot or Tuesday and Thursday for this course.

National Progression Award: Construction Crafts and Technician SCQF Level 4 (AC & KC)
National Progression Award: Construction Skills SCQF Level 5 (AC & KC)

Engineering

Skills for Work: Automotive Skills National 4 (AC & KC)
Skills for Work: Engineering Skills National 5 (AC & KC)

Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies

The VTCT: Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills and VTCT: Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills run on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Kingsway: pupils can choose the Monday and Wednesday slot or Tuesday and Thursday for these courses.

VTCT: Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ Level 1, equivalent to SCQF Level 4) (AC & KC)
VTCT: Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ Level 2, equivalent to SCQF Level 5) (AC & KC)
D&A Certificate in Barbering (AC & KC)

Health and Social Care

Skills for Work: Health Sector National 5 (AC & GC)
Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and Healthcare (One and two year programmes available) SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)

Hospitality and Professional Cookery

National Progression Award: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4 (AC)
Foundation Apprenticeship: Hospitality SCQF Level 5 (AC)
Skills For Work: Hospitality Level 5 (KC)

Performing Arts

National Progression Award: Dance SCQF Level 5 (KC)

Science

Forensic Science (NPA Criminology) SCQF Level 5 (KC)
Professional Development Award: Modern Biological Techniques SCQF Level 7 (KC)

Social Sciences

National Progression Award: Criminology SCQF Level 5 (AC & GC)
National Progression Award: Criminology SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)
Professional Development Award: Criminology SCQF Level 7 (AC & GC)
National 5 Psychology (AC)
National Progression Award: Psychology SCQF Level 5 (AC & GC)
National Progression Award: Psychology SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)
Higher Psychology Level 6 (AC)
Professional Development Award: Psychology SCQF Level 7 (AC & GC)

Sport and Fitness

Sports and Fitness (Participation, Sports Coaching and Fitness Development) NCFE Level 1 (AC & GC)
Sports and Fitness (Strength & Conditioning, Performance Analysis, Tactical Awareness and Healthy Exercise & Nutrition) NCFE Level 2 (AC & GC)

For more information

Dundee and Angus College works closely with local authorities in Dundee and Angus to ensure successful delivery of school/college partnership provision.

Please speak to your school Guidance Teacher (Dundee schools) or Pupil Care and Support Teacher (Angus schools).

Find out more about what the college is offering by contacting our Academic Partnerships Team on apt@dundeeandangus.ac.uk.