NQ Introduction to College: Direct U (January)
- Location
- Anniesland Campus
- SCQF Level
- 4
- Start Date
- 26 Jan 2026
- Qualification Type
- Units only
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 18 Weeks (January to June)
Are you eager to kickstart your journey into employment but want support along the way? Our Direct U course is designed to empower you with everything you need to succeed. Whether you're looking to:
- Perfect your CV
- Build confidence in job applications and interviews
- Strengthen your digital and research skills
- Discover your natural talents and career direction
This course is your launchpad to a fulfilling career. We’ll guide you every step of the way, helping you develop the skills, self-belief, and clarity to move forward with purpose and confidence
We will ‘Direct U’ to build all the skills you need to move confidently into employment.
Start small. Dream big. Your future begins here.
What will I learn?
Direct U is more than just an opportunity to confidently secure employment—it’s a launchpad for personal growth, future success and is delivered in partnership with Glasgow Clyde Project.
The Glasgow Clyde Project offers a comprehensive wraparound support service designed to help you build towards progression with confidence and ease.
Through personalised 1:1 sessions, engaging workshops, group activities, and exciting collaborations with external partners, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
The course includes areas such as:
- Employability Award
- My World of Work
- Digital skills and online applications
- CV and personal statement writing
- Visits and exploring sectors
- Interview techniques and mock interviews
- Volunteering
- Exploring natural talents and career opportunities
Along with weekly access to the Glasgow Clyde Project.
Entry requirements (minimum)
There are no formal entry requirements. You'll attend an information session and informal chat as part of the selection process.
You must:
- Want to start the journey to employment
- Be ready to commit to attending college weekly
- Share any previous experience or qualifications with the interviewer
Employer and industry links
There will be opportunities for industry visits, attending interviews and experiencing volunteering.
Jobs and further study
The focus of this course is to support progression to employment.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
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:
- Made a direct offer (unconditional or conditional)
- Invited to book an interview session
- 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 interview, you will be informed of the outcome of your interview 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 January.