Return to Education Level 4 Access

What is special about this course?

This course is designed specifically for mature learners who are ready to take bold steps back into education and restart their learning journey. This welcoming programme offers the ideal starting point if you didn't find your place in school or have been away from study for a while— it's never too late to make a fresh start.

Why Choose This Course?
This course is tailor-made to build your confidence, reignite your faith in your abilities, and help you develop lifelong skills for study, work, and life. You'll benefit from a supportive environment where everyone is committed to helping you succeed. Whether you want to brush up on your study skills, improve your communication, discover new coping strategies, or simply prove something to yourself, you'll find real encouragement here.

• Develop study and research skills for academic and professional success.
• Learn time management and personal development strategies to balance learning with life's commitments.
• Gain confidence in communication and teamwork, preparing for future challenges.
• Improve IT skills, academic skills, and gain the core skills needed for higher study and many careers.
   

Entry requirements

You should be able to demonstrate previous independent study at SCQF Level 3 or have relevant industry or life experience. All applications are welcomed with an open mind—come in for a chat. You may be invited for interview.

For younger learners and school leavers, our Access to College course may provide a more appropriate learning route. 

This course is tailor-made to build your confidence, reignite your faith in your abilities, and help you develop lifelong skills for study, work, and life. You'll benefit from a supportive environment where everyone is committed to helping you succeed. Whether you want to brush up on your study skills, improve your communication, discover new coping strategies, or simply prove something to yourself, you'll find real encouragement here.

You will be introduced to different areas of curriculum by lectures from various subject areas and guided as to what progression routes are open to you after successful completion of this course.  You will study a range of topics, and will work alone and in groups. You will work together to build coping strategies and enhance your personal development. 

During the 11 week course you'll be supported to develop in the following areas:

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

Funding

Bursary for Living Costs 

If you are 18 years of age or over on the start date of your course, and will be studying full-time you may be eligible for bursary funding, depending on your household income. Our bursary fund is finite and is allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so it’s important to make your application for bursary as soon as the application process opens in July. You will need to have accepted our offer before you apply. 

If you are under 18 you may be eligible for EMA. EMA is paid at a rate of £30 per week dependent on your total household income.  

Please see page 2 of our Fees and Funding Guide for full details of Bursary and EMA.  

You may also be eligible for assistance with travel and childcare, and we have discretionary funds for those students in need. You can find all the information you need in our funding pages.