Moving on to College

Location: Langside Campus
SCQF Level: 3
Start Date: 24 Aug 2026
Qualification Type: Units only
Course Type: Part-Time
Duration: 18 weeks (August to January)

Moving on to College is an 18 week course is designed as a first step into college or adult learning environments for young people with additional support needs. It offers a gentle and inclusive transition, providing a calm, less pressured introduction to college life.

With a strong nurture-based and personalised approach, the course takes place on one half day per week and supports learners to build confidence, develop independence, and gradually increase their time in a college setting. There are also opportunities to experience taster sessions in other college departments, helping learners explore future progression routes

The course supports young people who need a more supported transition to college, in a calm welcoming environment.

What will I learn?

During Moving on to College, you'll develop essential skills to help you succeed in a college environment, including:

How to cope with college life
How to manage social situations
Building confidence and independence
Personal development and wellbeing

Entry requirements (minimum)

There are no formal entry qualifications however, you should:

Be working to a minimum of National 2
Be willing to attend regularly
Be open to participating in activities

Jobs and further study

You may progress to supported education course, or other college courses at Glasgow Clyde College.

Making an application

For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.

Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.

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.