Access to Education SCQF Level 4

What is special about this course?

If you have no, or few, qualifications, our Access to Education course is for you. It is particularly suitable for part-time or shift workers, people who are unemployed or on other benefits and those who are at home looking after children.

This course is for you if:

  • you are unemployed and want to widen your horizons
  • you have been at home looking after children and want to do something just for 'you'
  • you are looking to change career direction
  • you have a disability or illness which means you have had to make changes in your life
  • you are thinking of going to college but are not sure which course to take
  • you would like to go to college but are worried that you wouldn't manage the work
  • you left school so long ago that you are frightened you have forgotten how to learn

Entry requirements

There is no entry requirements for this course. 

The course covers communication, numeracy and computing – the subjects you will need no matter what area of work or study you go into.

Students will be able to undertake modules on an elective basis from a range of NC courses. 

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Face-toface 

How long will my course last?

1 Year

You will come to college one morning a week. You will learn through a mixture of lecturer input, group discussions and individual work. Extra help is available for anyone who needs additional support with any part of the course.

Where can I study my course?

    • Lerwick Campus

Start date

August 19th 2025

Fees

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

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Apply for Access to Education SCQF Level 4

I want to start in 2025/26

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Shetland. UHI Shetland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.