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 choice of courses in a range of subjects.
  • Courses are available at a range of levels from National 4 all the way to SCQF level 7 (the level above Highers)
  • 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
  • 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 the following subjects:

2025/26 timetable

  • Angus – Arbroath Campus: Friday currently 10 am-2:30 pm, to be confirmed for academic year 2026/27 in consultation with Angus Council
  • Dundee – Kingsway/Gardyne Campus: Monday and Wednesday 2 pm-4 pm (4:30 pm finish for the PDA in Psychology at Gardyne) 

Courses by Subject Area

Building Services and the Built Environment
  • Preparation for Electrical Programme National 4 (KC)
  • Preparation for Plumbing Programme National 4 (KC)
  • National Progression Award: Built Environment SCQF Level 5 (AC & KC)
Construction
  • 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
  • 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)
Science, Land and Animals
  • National Progression Award: Rural Skills - Animal Care SCQF Level 5 (AC)
Social Sciences
  • National Progression Award: Criminology SCQF Level 5 (AC & GC)
  • National Progression Award: Criminology SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)
  • National Progression Award: Psychology SCQF Level 5 (AC & GC)
  • National Progression Award: Psychology SCQF Level 6 (AC & GC)
  • Professional Development Award: Psychology SCQF Level 7 (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.