Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2025, 30 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

13:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 495

Overview

Open the door to new cultures, connections, and opportunities.

Whether you're planning a trip to Italy, reconnecting with a long-held interest in languages, or simply looking for a fresh and rewarding challenge, our Higher Italian course offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Italy. This course is ideal for adult learners, professionals, and retirees looking to build on previous Italian knowledge in a supportive and stimulating environment.

You’ll develop your confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The course also supports progression into further study or enhances communication in sectors like education, travel and tourism, health, business, and social care.

Who is this course for?

• Adults returning to education.
• Anyone with a passion for lifelong learning.
• Anyone looking to reconnect with the Italian language and culture.
• Those who may have studied Italian before and want to take it further.
• Those using Italian in the workplace.

Why choose this course?

• Learn in a relaxed environment at a comfortable pace alongside fellow adult learners.
• Enhance your CV and confidence with an SQA Higher qualification.
• Improve your ability to communicate with the Italian world, whether in the Bel Paese, Southern Switzerland or the Italian diaspora.
• Keep your mind active with a stimulating and social learning experience.
• Take your language learning further — or use it in everyday life, travel, or work.

Make this the year you connect with the world through a new language.​

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

You should have one of the following:

• National 5 in Italian or equivalent; OR
• Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade (Credit Level); OR
• Relevant life or work experience, such as living in an Italian-speaking country or using the language in your job

If you’re unsure whether your experience is suitable, we'd love to hear from you — we're happy to help guide you.