Access to Community Development and Criminology (SWAP)
- Location
- Anniesland Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date
- 28 Aug 2023
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Full-Time
- Duration
- 1 Year (August to June)
This brand new Access to Community Development and Criminology course will introduce you to a range of social science subjects and subjects with a focus on working with Communities.
This is designed for adults returning to study after at least five years out of full-time education who wish to progress to university level study.
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest or background in community and youth work and with an interest in criminology and criminal justice. There is also an opportunity to study a range of interesting social science subjects.
What will I learn?
The Access to Humanities course offers the potential to progress either to Community Learning and Development, Community Education, Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Youth Work and Social Sciences.
Course subjects include:
- Full NPA in Criminology at SCQF level 6 (made up of the following units: Criminology: Crime control strategies; Criminology: Nature and extent of crime; Crime in society)
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Politics
- Modern studies
- Working with communities: Values and principles
- Working with communities: Youth work
- Working with communities: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Working with communities: Sociological perspectives
- Communication and literature (equivalent to higher English at C Pass)
- Numeracy
The course also includes a class in 'Preparation for higher education' which, combined with guidance, aims to help you reach your full potential. The classes on offer are assessed by continuous assessment throughout the year.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- You must meet SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) criteria - view more information on the SWAP website
- As there are no formal entry requirements, selection will be based on application form, interview (including written task), and evidence of academic potential
- If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5, or have ESOL at Intermediate 2/National 5 level, grade B or above.
Employer and industry links
We work in partnership with the Scottish Wider Access Programme and this course provides access to higher education degrees. These degrees enhance employment prospects in a wide range of areas including education, social work and local community and government.
Jobs and further study
If you pass the Access course and secure a good reference from Glasgow Clyde College you have a wide range of progression routes at one of the following universities:
- University of the West of Scotland*
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of Glasgow*
- University of Strathclyde*
- University of Stirling
- Open University
- HNC/HND courses at Glasgow Clyde College or other further education colleges.
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?
Selection for interview will depend on if you have met the entry criteria, but also the quality of application form - the form should be fully completed and detailed. It will give information about qualifications, interests and personal attributes, and explains reasons why you are interested in the course. This will be communicated in the form of an ‘entry criteria checked’ e-mail.
If you receive an entry criteria checked email, you will then be invited to attend a group information session.
At the session, you will be given a presentation giving you more information and detail about the Access course and the College
You will have the opportunity to ask questions
You will be asked to do a short written task
The next stage will be to send in to:
Anniesland Campus: jkerr2@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
If you received qualifications from school or college, please send them in. If you do not have qualifications, don't worry, as there are no necessary qualifications for this course.
The final stage - the interview:
You will have a one-to-one interview with a member of the Social Sciences team (who will be happy to answer any questions you may have).
At the end of the selection process, staff members take the following into consideration when making a final decision:
- Personal statement
- Written task
- Interview
- SWAP criteria
Interviews usually take place between March and June 2023.
Once you have received an offer you must reply within 10 working days or risk losing your place.
If a place is unavailable at your campus of first choice, you may be offered a place at one of our other campuses and you must respond to this within the timescale above.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent further information on things like student funding and an induction date.