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I want to self study an advanced higher, any advice?

Is self studying an advanced higher possible? Has anyone done it?

Ive left school so I imagine I would have to form some kinda association with a college? The reason I want to self study is that I cannot find a college that offers the subject I want.

Reply 1

Faarkrog

What subject is this?

Reply 2

electric.dreams

Thinking about applied mathematics mech or stats (I already have an A in A-level PC1-4 and FP1/2), physics, computing and business studies.

Not sure which one(s) I will do, keeping options open for now

Reply 3

24craigour

If thinking applied i would reccomend stats- at least it hass textbooks. On the flipside though, you did do physics so that would make mechanics more easier to understand.

Reply 4

electric.dreams

24craigour

If thinking applied i would reccomend stats- at least it hass textbooks. On the flipside though, you did do physics so that would make mechanics more easier to understand.

Any idea if it is acceptable to do both applied mech and stats? I realise there is a fair bit of crossover.

Reply 5

24craigour

electric.dreams

Any idea if it is acceptable to do both applied mech and stats? I realise there is a fair bit of crossover.

No- the exams are at the same time and unit 3 is the same for both courses.

Reply 6

Meteorshower

I've self studied (to a large extent) mechanics, it's easy enough just to use an A level textbook and look for the relevant material using the SQA course documents. Why do you want to do this after having left school?