S5 Academic Overview

Higher courses are significantly more demanding than those in S4.

Pupils at Morrison’s Academy study five academic courses in S5.

There is a clear pathway to academic success at Morrison’s Academy. We follow the Scottish education system and all pupils are presented for National Qualifications which have been developed by Qualifications Scotland.

Course Structure

Pupils are presented for Qualifications Scotland examinations in May of S5 in each of their subjects.

Many subjects also include an element of coursework in the form of an assignment, portfolio or performance. The regulations for the preparation and writing up of these coursework elements are set by Qualifications Scotland and vary from subject to subject. Almost all are submitted to Qualifications Scotland for external marking.

Subject Choice

Pupils are not restricted by a subject column structure allowing them greater personalisation and choice as well as the opportunity to select subjects that are likely to offer them the greatest possibility of success.

Heads of House consult closely with parents and offer pupils advice on the best subject choices for them; every effort is made to accommodate these choices.

Qualifications Scotland Subjects Available at Morrison’s Academy

Subject Choice 2026

 Courses Available N5 Higher Advanced Higher Other
Art and Design N5 H AH
Photography H
Business Management N5 H AH
Economics H
Tycoon Extended Project Qualifications Pearson Level 3
Computing Science N5 H AH
Drama N5 H AH
English N5 H AH
Geography N5 H AH
History N5 H AH
Languages – French N5 H AH
Languages – German N5 H AH
Languages – Spanish N5 H AH
Mathematics N5 H AH
Applications of Mathematics N5
Modern Studies N5 H AH
Music N5 H AH
Music Technology N5 H
Physical Education N5 H AH
Practical Cookery N5
Science – Biology N5 H AH
Science – Human Biology H
Science – Chemistry N5 H AH
Science – Physics N5 H AH