Access to Humanities (SWAP) (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6

Course description

There are 3 Maths units at SCQF level 5, and units at SCQF 6 include English, Psychology, Sociology, Values, IT.

This programme is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) which provides a route to university for you if are returning to education after a substantial period of time. It is specifically designed as an access to Social Work programmes at University ; meeting their agreed entry requirements with SWAP.  It may lead to progression to a number of other degrees at UWS and other universities with a SWAP agreement. The course is challenging and contains a combination of units that will require considerable study out-with College time.   You must be able to cope with the demands of study at SCQF6 and demonstrate the potential to go on to study a degree. If you have a good support network of family and friends, you are likely to be more successful on the programme. You must have the resilience for the physical and mental demands of study as well as the time and motivation to succeed. Attendance is required at 100% whether the class is in the campus or online.   There may be numeracy and literacy tests at interview because there are 3 maths units and SCQF Level 6 English units on the programme and you must demonstrate that you have the potential to study successfully at this level.

Learning outcome

The likelihood is that you will want to go to university to study a variety of subjects such as psychology, sociology, social work, journalism and many more choices. The College does offer a number of HNC programmes, but it is not expected that you would apply for these as SWAP programmes are specifically designed for progression to university.

SWAP courses are designed for your progression to study for a degree at university in a related subject. These subjects may include social work, psychology, sociology, and many others.  You may also meet the entry criteria for HNC level study at the college.