The SWAP Access to Community Development and Criminology course offers the potential to progress either to Community Learning and Development, Community Education, Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Youth Work and Social Sciences.

Course subjects include:Full NPA in Criminology at SCQF level 6 (made up of the following units: Criminology: Crime control strategies; Criminology: Nature and extent of crime; Crime in society)PsychologySociologyPoliticsModern studiesWorking with communities: Values and principlesWorking with communities: Youth workWorking with communities: Equality, diversity and inclusionWorking with communities: Sociological perspectivesCommunication and literature (equivalent to higher English at C Pass)NumeracyThe course also includes a class in 'Preparation for...

Be inspiredMeet Abigail Colman. She studied HNC Childhood Practice and now works as an Early Years Practitioner. Dillan tells us why he recommends a career in Early Years, and why he loves going to work every day!Early years provision has changed significantly over the years. Today effective early learning and childcare experiences are recognised as playing a key role in future life chances and achievement. Access to Childhood Practice is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP) and is specifically for adults who have been out of full-time education for at least 5 years. SWAP programmes are designed to...

The SWAP Access to Languages with Business course is a unique course designed to allow you to progress to a wide range of university courses or HNC/HND programmes. It is a full-time course (up to 18 hours a week) running from the end of August to the middle of June. It is delivered partly on campus (2 days a week) and partly through Microsoft Teams online tutorials (2 days a week).

As a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) course, it is designed for people with few or no formal qualifications which have been out of full-time education for...

If you are ready to commit to developing a career in health or social care, we have an exciting new opportunity available from August 2022. The Access to HNC Health and Social care offers you the chance to begin at N5 in August and move onto a Higher course in the new year, on an accelerated route to our HNC courses. You will develop your study skills, such as researching, writing reports, analysing data, academic writing and Harvard referencing in preparation for an HNC course the following academic year. We plan to introduce you to subjects such as prevention of...

The UK shipping industry is projected to double in size in the next 15 years, and relies on recruiting highly motivated young people to operate and manage the wide range of ship types that trade on a worldwide basis.Currently, the minimum standard required by the Shipping industry for access to Deck and Engineering Officer Cadetships are four National 5 qualifications (equivalent to Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2) which must include Maths, English and a science subject, preferably Physics.The purpose of this training programme is to provide candidates with these qualifications and help prepare them for a career at sea,...

The Access to Sound Production and Music Business course is designed as a practical and project based pathway onto our courses in Sound Production and Music Business.

The course is based around current and emerging industry practices in Sound Production and Music Business to develop practical skills in sound production (including music for mixed media, music production, audio editing and live sound) and also the wider context of the music industy (from artist development to record lables and digital marketing).

The course is delivred in our sector leading faciltiies at the CRE:8 campus where we have...

This course is designed to enhance your knowledge of sports coaching and is a direct route to further study at the HNC/D level. Access to HND Sports Coaching and Development is a year-long and full-time course based around a National Progression Award (NPA). This course will develop your confidence and enhance your personal leadership and transferable skills; preparing you for further education and a rewarding career in the sports and fitness industry. There is the opportunity to gain industry recognised National Governing Body Qualifications (NGB’s) in sports such as Netball, Volleyball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Badminton and Tennis. In addition, you will complete...

Integrative Healthcare is an exciting field where practitioners work with clients who experience a wide range of health conditions, from musculo-skeletal dysfunction to supporting positive mental health and wellbeing.Practitioners work in a range of settings including: private practice integrative healthcare clinics hospitals palliative and hospice care gyms spas sports teamsThis Access to Integrative Healthcare and Sports Therapy course develops the skills required to progress into Higher Education where you can gain the qualifications needed to gain professional membership and insurance for practice, and to support people with complex health needs in the areas of: Complementary Therapies Integrative Healthcare Sports Therapy...

Your studies will give you an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to establish good practice in childcare. You'll have the opportunity to undertake national units at SCQF Level 5 over 18 weeks. With further study, this course provides a good grounding for employment in childcare and related areas. 

Access to Early Learning and Childcare contains a mix of theoretical and practical units which will support developing knowledge and skills. Some of the subjects you will study may include:   Child development Play in early learning and childcare Contemporary families Working with others. Please note that this course does not include a practical...

During the Access to Medical Sciences course, you will study:Biology (National 5 and Higher units) Chemistry (National 5 and Higher units) Maths (National 5 units) Physics (National 5 unit) Communications (Higher level)