- Location
- Langside Campus
- SCQF Level
- 4
- Start Date
- 27 Jan 2025
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 18 weeks January to June
Adult Return to Study is an 18-week part-time course designed for those over 25 looking to get back into education. If you've been away from learning for a while, this course is perfect for you. You'll work towards various qualifications that will enhance your CV and pave the way for further study.
What will I learn?
- Students will work towards qualifications in English, Maths and ICT along with a range of personal development units to become confident lifelong learners with progression options into higher study and employment.
- A guidance class is included in the course. Your guidance tutor can provide one-to-one support, to help you progress and meet your full potential.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- You must be ready to study towards SCQF Level 4 qualifications
- Please complete the application form as fully as possible, detailing any previous experience or qualifications, and explaining why you want to do this course in the personal statement.
- You should have been out of full-time education for some time
- You should be 25 years old or over
- If English is not your first language you should have a minimum of SQA National 4 ESOL, or equivalent, to cope with the coursework
- Please note: This is not an English language course
- The Scottish Credit and Qualifications (SCQF) Framework can help you to check if you're choosing the right level of study. Take a look at the SCQF Interactive Framework here.
If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Employer and industry links
You'll have the opportunity to develop and contribute to projects that expand your knowledge of potential career paths, local charities and organisations.
You'll also have the chance to plan and support in the organisation of an event.
Jobs and further study
We know it can be daunting to return to education, we are here to help you take that first step. Our focus is you and we'll help you in refreshing your basic skills and reach your career goals and life aspirations.
Previous students have progressed to employment in a variety of industries.
Previous students have also progressed to further study in courses at Glasgow Clyde College starting in August including: media, social sciences, design, IT, business, social care, health care, beauty, hairdressing, early education and child care.
I've applied — what happens next?
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application (remember to check your SPAM folder).
Your application will be reviewed by the admissions team and you will either be:
- Invited to attend a group information session, followed by a one-to-one interview. You may be asked to attend an interview only. If you have been asked to provide a reference, you should bring this with you to the interview.
- Advised that your application is unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
- We aim not to reject an application and if you don’t meet the entry requirements you may be referred to a different course or level.
If you are invited to attend the information session / interview, you will be informed of the outcome by email within 14 working days. The outcome will be one of the following:
- Unconditional offer of a place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place.
- Conditional offer of a place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualifications which you may not be able to provide to us yet. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place. Once your conditions are met this will change to an unconditional offer of a place which you must accept before you can enrol on the course.
- Waiting list – you have met all entry requirements, and have been interviewed however, the course is now full so you have been placed on a waiting list. If any spaces become available you may be contacted, usually around the course start date. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Reserve list – following your interview, you have unfortunately not been successful in this round of recruitment. We have placed your name on a Reserve list and your application may be reconsidered at a later date. This could happen any time up to the start date of the course but it is very possible that you will not be offered a place. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Unsuccessful – your interview has been unsuccessful. You may be offered a place on a course at a different level, or advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 14 working days or risk losing your place, as the system will automatically decline your offer after 14 days.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding, joining instructions and induction date. This will normally be sent out in December / January.