This course is for adults who want to return to education after a break of three or more years (or five years if you already hold SCQF level 6 or HNC/D qualifications). It is designed to help you progress to a degree course in primary/secondary teaching and other subjects.
Read about Cheryl Dow's West Lothian College experience here
The course includes:
You will have the chance of work experience in a primary or secondary school with a view to developing a career in teaching.
Our SWAP courses help prepare you for university, with 97% of the students that progressed to university in 2018 successfully completing their first year.
As a mature student I was worried about coming back to education and not knowing anyone. I was so happy that my fears were squashed on day one. The course is fantastic and I have made some friends for life.
Gemma Waters NQ Access to Teaching
Education: HNC/HND or year one of a degree-level course.
If we invite you for an interview, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview consists of:
Please bring evidence of any qualifications and/or any employment references.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, register your interest or feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.