ENGLISH
ENGLISH & THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment prospects:
The skills developed in English, especially the ability to communicate well verbally
and in writing, are key to doing well in life and work. Most employers, colleges and
universities will expect prospective candidates to have a qualification in English.
Is it for me?
What will I learn?
What can I do with it?
You will enjoy this subject if:
You enjoy different ways of working including whole
class, small groups and individual tasks
You would like to be more confident in reading,
writing, talking and listening
You want to work with a range of texts from media
to plays and poetry with some room for personal
choice
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
Understanding how language works
Planning and researching
Communicating your ideas and opinions
Improving your literacy skills
A qualification in English is required by most
employers when applying for positions
College courses normally expect a minimum of
National 4 English
Most university courses would require a qualification
at Higher level English
Careers in:
Digital copywriter, Editorial assistant,
Magazine/Newspaper journalist
English as a foreign language teacher
Lexicographer
Publishing copy-editor/proof reader
Secondary school teacher
Link to SQA Documents
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