How many ways are there to study?

FULL-TIME

If you choose to study full-time you will normally be expected to attend lectures and classes at one of the College campuses between three and five days a week.

PART-TIME

The College offers a range of courses available on a part-time basis where you can study at your own pace, often alongside full-time students.

The main difference between a full-time and part-time course is that you will attend fewer classes each week and will spread your study over a longer period of time. The flexibility of part-time courses allows you to decide the number of hours you want to give to your studies each term.

EVENING CLASSES

There are a range of evening classes and qualifications available at each campus. Classes are designed to aid career development, provide professional training or simply help you learn a new hobby. Evening classes can last from six weeks up to two years.

JANUARY START COURSES

Our January start courses are six month, full-time programmes. These courses allow you to complete your studies in a shorter period of time and often 'fast-track' your progression onto the next level of study in August.

CERTIFICATED COURSES

Certificated courses include qualifications accredited by several different organisations:

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

More information is available under Qualifications Explained.

NON-CERTIFICATED COURSES

These courses are undertaken to learn a skill and to increase knowledge and understanding. They do not have assessments or award a certificate on completion but will enable you to become more knowledgeable in a specific subject area.