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# Hardest National 5’s vs the Easiest National 5’s: What Should I Do?

- By [Clarissa Joshua](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/author/clarissa-joshua)
- May 3, 2022
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## Contents

1. [The hardest National 5 subjects ranked](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/hardest-national-5-easiest-national-5#hardest-ranked)
2. [The easiest National 5 subjects ranked](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/hardest-national-5-easiest-national-5#easiest-ranked)
3. [Should I choose the hardest National 5’s or easiest National 5’s?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/hardest-national-5-easiest-national-5#choose)

 

We understand that choosing your National 5 subjects is a big deal as they’ll [prepare you for your Highers](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/higher) and should be aligned with what you want to do at university if that’s the path you’re going to take. With a little planning and careful consideration, you can pick the right ones for you and never look back. We’re going to help by sharing the hardest National 5’s and the easiest National 5’s, plus we’ll give you tips on how to choose.

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## The hardest National 5 subjects ranked

 

Before we give you the hardest National 5 subjects ranked (no peeking!) this list comes with a caveat: how difficult a subject is comes down to each individual and their strengths and interests. You might be a superstar at English but the next student finds it boring or extremely challenging. 💫

So, we’ve put together a list of Nat 5’s based on the percentage of students who were awarded a grade A to C over the past five years. This will give you a good indication of how “hard” it is to do well in these qualifications. This table’s in order of the grades attained in 2021. 

Here are the Nat 5's in order of [difficulty](https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64717.8312.html):

| **Rank** | **Hardest National 5** | **2017** | **2018** | **2019** | **2020** | **2021** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Applications of Mathematics | 47 | 58 | 59 | 75 | 64 |
| 2 | Care | 82 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 71 |
| 3 | [Mathematics](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/maths) | 64 | 65 | 66 | 79 | 73 |
| 4 | [Biology](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/biology) | 71 | 73 | 71 | 83 | 76 |
| 5 | Philosophy | 71 | 70 | 61 | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | [Physics](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/physics) | 73 | 75 | 75 | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Environmental Science | 58 | 52 | 49 | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | [Chemistry](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/chemistry) | 76 | 77 | 77 | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | [Business Management](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/business) | 78 | 79 | 78 | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Media | 68 | 68 | 66 | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Health and Food Technology | 73 | 67 | 75 | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Psychology | 70 | 65 | 58 | 89 | 85 |
| 13 | Sociology | 77 | 67 | 69 | 88 | 85 |
| 14 | Computing Science | 82 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 86 |
| 15 | Design and Manufacture | 84 | 57 | 71 | 91 | 86 |
| 16 | Engineering Science | 79 | 78 | 84 | 93 | 86 |
| 17 | Practical Electronics | 78 | 70 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| 18 | Graphic Communication | 85 | 72 | 72 | 92 | 87 |
| 19 | Practical Metalworking | 92 | 81 | 83 | 94 | 87 |
| 20 | Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies | 68 | 70 | 69 | 90 | 87 |
| 21 | [Accounting](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/accounting) | 85 | 79 | 84 | 91 | 88 |
| 22 | Gaelic (Learners) | 83 | 85 | 73 | 94 | 88 |
| 23 | [History](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/history) | 77 | 78 | 79 | 90 | 88 |
| 24 | [Geography](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/geography) | 75 | 71 | 72 | 90 | 89 |
| 25 | Classical Studies | 81 | 85 | 80 | 95 | 90 |
| 26 | English for Speakers of Other Languages | 86 | 80 | 78 | 93 | 90 |
| 27 | Modern Studies | 76 | 70 | 73 | 89 | 90 |
| 28 | Dance | 93 | 92 | 87 | 96 | 91 |
| 29 | [English](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/english) | 87 | 85 | 86 | 91 | 91 |
| 30 | Fashion and Textile Technology | 93 | 64 | 59 | 92 | 91 |
| 31 | [French](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/french) | 89 | 87 | 85 | 94 | 91 |
| 32 | [German](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/german) | 89 | 87 | 86 | 95 | 91 |
| 33 | [Italian](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/italian) | 94 | 87 | 89 | 94 | 91 |
| 34 | Practical Woodworking | 93 | 85 | 86 | 94 | 92 |
| 35 | [Spanish](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/spanish) | 90 | 90 | 88 | 95 | 92 |
| 36 | Administration and IT | 79 | 80 | 79 | 92 | 93 |
| 37 | Practical Cake Craft | 91 | 62 | 60 | 93 | 93 |
| 38 | Practical Cookery | 89 | 66 | 83 | 95 | 93 |
| 39 | Art and Design | 92 | 89 | 87 | 96 | 94 |
| 40 | Chinese Languages | 92 | 89 | 96 | 98 | 94 |
| 41 | Music Technology | 88 | 85 | 85 | 95 | 94 |
| 42 | Drama | 92 | 93 | 94 | 97 | 96 |
| 43 | Music | 94 | 95 | 94 | 97 | 97 |
| 44 | Physical Education | 95 | 94 | 94 | 98 | 97 |
| 45 | Economics | 90 | 95 | 91 | 98 | 98 |
| 46 | Gàidhlig | 97 | 93 | 92 | 98 | 99 |
| 47 | Latin | 100 | 99 | 96 | 99 | 99 |
| 48 | Urdu | 92 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 |

 

As you can see, the hardest National 5 is Applications of Mathematics with 64 percent of students receiving an A to C grade in 2021. In 2017, this figure was even lower at 47 percent. In second and third position were Care and Mathematics, respectively. 

Many students ask “is National 5 English hard?” or “is National 5 Maths hard?” and the reason is that these are compulsory qualifications to take. Applications of Mathematics can be taken instead of Maths but this is commonly viewed as being harder. With English coming in at number 29, the high percentage of students who receive an A to C grade demonstrates you can do well in it if you put in the work. 👍

In fact, the same is usually true for any National 5. Even if you hit a speedbump and encounter some difficult concepts or topics, [National 5](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/national-5) tutoring is there to get you back on track. At GoStudent, we have [tutors who can help you](https://www.gostudent.org/en/our-tutors) with absolutely any subject. You’ll find the one-to-one teaching extra supportive and lessons are tailored to what you need to achieve and your learning style.

 

## The easiest National 5 subjects ranked

 

OK, so now you know the hardest National 5’s let’s look at the easiest National 5’s. As you’ll see from the list, languages feature prominently. This doesn’t mean they’re a walk in the park but most likely students are highly engaged and passionate about learning the language. 

Here are the [easiest](https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64717.8312.html) National 5 subjects:

| **Rank** | **Easiest National 5** | **2017** | **2018** | **2019** | **2020** | **2021** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Urdu | 92 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | [Latin](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/latin) | 100 | 99 | 96 | 99 | 99 |
| 3 | Gàidhlig | 97 | 93 | 92 | 98 | 99 |
| 4 | [Economics](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/economics) | 90 | 95 | 91 | 98 | 98 |
| 5 | Physical Education | 95 | 94 | 94 | 98 | 97 |
| 6 | Music | 94 | 95 | 94 | 97 | 97 |
| 7 | Drama | 92 | 93 | 94 | 97 | 96 |
| 8 | Chinese Languages | 92 | 89 | 96 | 98 | 94 |
| 9 | Art and Design | 92 | 89 | 87 | 96 | 94 |
| 10 | Music Technology | 88 | 85 | 85 | 95 | 94 |

 

This list is also in order of the grades awarded in 2021. Urdu clearly seems like a winner as the easiest National 5 subject to get an A to C grade in, with 100 percent achieving this! However, if you’re not going to use Urdu and have no interest in it then we never recommended doing a subject just because it makes the easiest National 5 list. Let’s talk more about why this isn’t a good idea now and what you should consider. 

 

## Should I choose the hardest National 5’s or easiest National 5’s?

 

So, are you surprised at any of the National 5’s that appear in either of the lists? If so, please don’t let this deter you from taking them or choosing other subjects as a result. That’s because the most important things to consider when choosing your National 5’s are:

- Which subjects do you need to enter your dream job or for your [Highers](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/a-list-of-the-hardest-higher-subjects) and future studies?
- Which subjects are you naturally good at?
- Which subjects are calling your name and you can’t wait to take them?

Write yourself a list of any National 5’s that fall under these categories. If one fits all three then it’s a no-brainer and you should definitely do that National 5 as it’s something you need, you’re good at it, and are passionate about it, so classes will be enjoyable and you’ll want to put in study time. If a subject only fits two of these criteria or one, don’t write it off. You’ll just need to assess your list at the end and be honest about what’s most important to you. 

If you have no idea what you want to do in the future, you’re not alone. While some people know from early childhood what they want to be, others take many careers before they land on something they love. If you’re not sure, it’s worthwhile selecting a good balance of subjects to keep your options open (e.g. from arts to sciences). This could include a blend of the easiest National 5’s and hardest National 5’s. ⚖️

No matter what you end up doing, we’d like to wish you the best of luck. If you’d rather take luck out of the equation, we’ll be here and have qualified tutors who specialise in different National 5 qualifications so we’ve got your back. [Private online lessons](https://www.gostudent.org/en/prices-and-packages) will help save you time studying and also save you from working through the tougher times alone. You’re going to have enough on your plate and National 5 tutoring is the easiest way to boost your grades with less stress on your part!

 

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