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20 April 2021

Progress to University With a SWAP Access Course

The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) is a great starting point for adult learners to progress to university. Edinburgh College runs eight SWAP courses in association with partner universities, making it easier than ever to get your foot on the ladder of Higher Education. If you have decided to change your career or would like to retrain, one of our SWAP courses could be your next step.

Is a SWAP course right for me?

SWAP courses are designed for those who have few or no formal qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least three years, or five years if you studied Highers or a Higher National course or similar level.

These courses provide you with an alternative route into Higher Education. They are designed to give you intensive academic preparation as well as the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence you need for entry into university. SWAP courses have recognised progression routes at colleges and universities in Scotland.

If you thought that studying and exams were a barrier to university, SWAP can help build your confidence and study skills so you can hit the ground running at university.

A SWAP course is ideal for you if you:

  • Want a career change or direction
  • Have been made redundant and are looking for a new avenue
  • Are interested in a specific area but have no previous qualifications

SWAP courses at Edinburgh College

Social Sciences incorporating ICS

SWAP Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Primary Teaching

This unique course is specifically designed to allow you to progress to either university or HNC programmes. You will be...

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Campus
Milton Road Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages

SWAP Access to Languages with Business

The SWAP Access to Languages with Business course is a unique course designed to allow you to progress to a wide range o...

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Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages

SWAP Access to Languages, Arts and Social Sciences

The SWAP Access to Languages, Arts and Social Sciences course is a unique course designed to allow you to progress to a ...

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Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Engineering

SWAP Access to Life Sciences

Life Sciences Access is a stepping stone to further education at a university level. You will develop your knowledge and...

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Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Engineering

SWAP Access to Medical Studies

The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) to Medical Studies is a full-time course lasting one academic year taught at ...

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Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Engineering

SWAP Access to Physical Science

The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Maths. SWAP (Scottis...

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Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks

Health Professions & Social Services

SWAP University Access to Nursing

Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), are for adults who have few or no formal qualifications and who have been out o...

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Campus
Milton Road Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification
SCQF 6

Study mode
Full time

Duration
41 weeks