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Access to Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (SWAP)
Designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare in one year for entry to a Degree/HND/HNC course. Progression is possible into a broad range of subjects including all types of Engineering, Computing, Mathematics Environmental Studies and Science. Students can also apply for Degree courses in teaching of Technology. Successful students are GUARANTEED a place on a Degree/HND/HNC course.
- Further information about SWAP Access courses can be found at the SWAP website.
Entry Requirements
Access courses provide support and guidance to help adults return to learning and choose the most appropriate route to Higher Education. There are no formal entry requirements and admission is by informal interview.
Course Content
Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; English; Computing. Students will have the opportunity to explore these various options before making choices about which of the subjects to take forward to more detailed study.
Duration
1 academic year
August - June
21 hours
“I always wanted to go back to learning, after leaving uni 20 years ago. I spent 9 years working as a chef but studying physics was never far from my mind. When I enquired at Strathclyde University about the best way back into higher education, they recommended the Access to Science and Technology course at Stow.”
Paul McGarvey, 49
Can lead to:
HND/HNC Degree courses in Colleges and Universities in the West of Scotland.
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