Dumfries Study Guide 2014

Dumfries Study Guide PART-TIME INTAKES IN SEPTEMBER 2013, FEBRUARY AND JUNE 2014 AND FULL-TIME ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2014

PARTTIME OPTIONS INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

ADVANCED ENTRY

INDUSTRYSTANDARD FACILITIES

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

CAREER FOCUSED COURSES

QUALITY OF LIFE

CAMPUSES STUDY ABROAD

GOOD TRANSPORT LINKS

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CONTENTS THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DUMFRIES CAMPUS AND TO HELP YOU SELECT THE PROGRAMMES AND MODULES THAT ARE MOST APPROPRIATE TO YOUR OWN LEARNING GOALS. About UWS

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Dumfries Campus

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About Dumfries and Galloway

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Courses at Dumfries Campus

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Information and advice

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Guidance at Dumfries Campus

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Trimester dates session 2013/14

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Undergraduate Courses - Business (Full/Part-time) - Applied Enterprise (Full-time) - Computing (Full/part-time) - Information Technology (Full/part-time) - Childhood Studies (Full/part-time) - Social Work (Full-time) - Adult Nursing (Full-time) - Mental Health Nursing (Full-time)

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Other study options - IT Academy - Part-time study - Summer study - Postgraduate and post-experience study

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Applications and finance

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Useful contacts

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NB: Please note information in this guide is correct at time of print but may be subject to change at a later date.

This guide is available electronically and in other formats if required.

More information is available in the UWS prospectus and online at www.uws.ac.uk

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ABOUT UWS UWS IS ONE OF SCOTLAND’S LARGEST MODERN UNIVERSITIES, BUT HAS ORIGINS DATING BACK TO OVER 100 YEARS AGO. WITH CAMPUSES ACROSS THE WEST OF SCOTLAND IN AYR, DUMFRIES, HAMILTON AND PAISLEY, THE UNIVERSITY OCCUPIES AN INTEGRAL POSITION WITHIN SCOTLAND’S PROUD TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION. Our robust links with business, industry and the public sector allied with an extensive range of full-time, part-time and continuing professional development (CPD) options makes us an attractive choice for a diverse range of scholars. Responsive to change and evolving in line with contemporary conditions, UWS offers a bright future for modern students seeking a competitive edge.

Ayr Campus

Dumfries Campus

Programmes offered in Dumfries include business; computing; education; social sciences; health; and nursing.

Read on to find out about our Dumfries Campus or call 01387 345845. To find out more about our campuses in Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley, call University Direct on 0800 027 1000 or visit www.uws.ac.uk Hamilton Campus

Paisley Campus

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DUMFRIES CAMPUS

OUR DUMFRIES CAMPUS IS LOCATED AT THE CRICHTON, A HISTORIC 85-ACRE PARKLAND ESTATE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF DUMFRIES. Our Dumfries Campus has state-of-the-art learning facilities for students and currently operates across four distinctive buildings; Dudgeon House, Browne House, Rutherford McCowan Building and Dumfries & Galloway College Building.

Campus partners include University of Glasgow, Dumfries and Galloway College, the Open University, Scotland’s Rural College, The Crichton Foundation and the Crichton Institute.

• The Crichton Library is located in the Dumfries and Galloway College Building and is equipped with wireless IT facilities, PC workstations and access to the Universitywide library and other online resources • The Student Link is located in The Crichton Library and brings together the services offered by Student Services, Student Administration Services and the Lifelong Learning Academy and provides advice on enrolment, careers, funding, job shop, counselling, disability support and parttime study • Our Corporate Marketing and Lifelong Learning teams are located in Dudgeon House and can provide more information about full and part-time study options at UWS in Dumfries • Sports facilities including games hall, gym and fitness studio are located in the College Building • Access to computer work stations and WiFi is available throughout the campus • A state-of-the-art clinical training skills unit for UWS nursing students is located In Browne House and the new UWS Recovery College is located in Dudgeon House • Free on-campus parking • An active Students’ Association also exists for students studying at the campus. Visit www.cucsa.org.uk • Choosing Dumfries Campus means that you’ll benefit from small class sizes, low student:staff ratios and a friendly study environment, yet you’ll also be able to make the most of the services and resources of a large modern university.

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ABOUT DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

With a population of 32,000, Dumfries forms the hub of Dumfries & Galloway, a region of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches and tranquil lochs. The town of Dumfries offers a good range of leisure, retail and entertainment venues. Outdoor sports and leisure pursuits are also well catered for including cycling, golf, mountain-biking, water sports, hillwalking and fishing.

For more information on Dumfries and Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk TRAVEL Regular bus and rail services operate to Dumfries from the nearby English city of Carlisle (south of Dumfries) and from both Edinburgh to the north-east and Glasgow to the northwest. See www.uws.ac.uk for more travel information.

WORKING IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY UWS enjoys close relationships with the Dumfries and Galloway community and through strong partnerships with local schools, colleges, businesses and organisations and supports a wide range of local initiatives each year.

Just recently UWS has strengthened its partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce by becoming a Partner for Business to help increase engagement and knowledge exchange with local businesses.

UWS has also been involved in sponsoring local award ceremonies such as the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Celebrating Excellence Awards, Dumfries & Galloway Life’s People of the Year Awards and Dumfries and Galloway’s Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.The 11th annual Rural Enterprise was recently held at Dumfries Campus and highlighted the latest research and policy practice in rural enterprise. It brought together policymakers, researchers and rural community leaders concerned with the latest developments and issues in rural entrepreneurship.

The vitality of rural businesses for Scottish and UK economic development is hugely important and this Conference provided an opportunity to discuss new policy developments and support issues for rural businesses.

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The University staff and students also help to support local charities at every available opportunity and recently entered a winning team in the annual Run4Health event which was held on the Crichton grounds in Dumfries.

The University’s Dumfries Campus is also committed to working with regional schools to raise awareness of local study opportunities. In partnership with Dumfries and Galloway College, UWS recently organised a taster day for local school pupils considering a career working in Early Years. Each year, UWS also works in partnership with NHS Dumfries and Galloway to run a Nursing event for school pupils and in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council and other agencies, organises an event for prospective students considering a career in Social Work.

Over the last four years, senior pupils have been given the opportunity to participate in the annual UWS Enterprise Challenge which encourages school teams to compete for the enterprise award. This brings together both the academic and business communities to support pupils in their challenge to develop and promote sustainable business ideas. With ten schools now participating each year and a growing level of support from businesses and the local media this event is set to remain a popular event which we hope will inspire future entrepreneurs.

The Dumfries Campus Student Awards event is now in its 5th year and recognises our local students for their outstanding achievements, with both academic and practice awards presented to students studying across all subject areas at the University.

The event also continues to attract support and sponsorship from a range of our local partners, including The Crichton Foundation, who also provide financial support to students and initiatives throughout the year.

As a result of these strong regional partnerships UWS attracts students straight from school as well as a large number of students building on their college qualifications or professional experience from the workplace. Last year UWS hosted two graduation ceremonies in Dumfries to accommodate the growth in academic provision and to celebrate our first students graduating with degrees in Social Work and Applied Enterprise.

UWS is also key to CPD provision in the region, particularly for NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

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COURSES AT DUMFRIES CAMPUS

UWS OFFERS A RANGE OF FULL AND PARTTIME CAREER-FOCUSED UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AT DUMFRIES CAMPUS TO SUIT A RANGE OF LEARNERS. At Dumfries Campus, we offer the following undergraduate degree programmes • Childhood Studies/Practice (FT/PT) • Social Work (FT) • BSc Adult Nursing (FT) • BSc Mental Health Nursing (FT) • BSc Health Studies (PT) • Information Technology (FT/PT) • Computing (FT/PT) • Business (FT/PT) • BA Applied Enterprise (Creative Industries) (FT/PT) • BA Applied Enterprise (Lifestyle and Wellbeing) (FT/PT) INFO SESSIONS/OPEN DAY UWS holds a number of information sessions and an open day at Dumfries Campus where prospective students can get information and advice from advisors and academic colleagues about full and part-time courses, timetables, entry requirements, careers, employability, fees, funding and campus facilities.

INFO SESSIONS Wednesday 15th January 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Wednesday 14th May 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Wednesday 6th August 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Wednesday 3rd September 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House OPEN DAY Thursday 2 October 2014, 4-7pm

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INFORMATION & ADVICE THERE’S PLENTY OF SUPPORT TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR TIME AT UWS - WHETHER YOU’RE A SCHOOL LEAVER, ADULT RETURNER OR COLLEGE STUDENT. SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY If you’re preparing to make decisions about life after school, you have a number of choices when it comes to continuing your studies. If you have the relevant entry qualifications it is possible to apply to go straight to university (and then of course, you have to make decisions about what course, what university, what campus and when). Depending on your course choice and qualifications, it is possible to study towards a degree on a full or part-time basis with UWS and a number of access courses and summer schools also exist for students who want to boost their entry qualifications or for those who want help making course, university and campus choices. It is also possible to study at college before progressing to university.

Students are advised to attend open days and information sessions to help them make informed choices about their future studies and to seek advice about fees and funding before committing to a course.

ADULTS RETURNING TO STUDY If you’re preparing to return to education later in life, UWS can offer a range of flexible study options to help you take the first step. Whether you work full or part-time, and/or have family commitments and are interested in considering full or part-time study, UWS can offer advice and guidance on introductory courses, access courses or more advanced courses to suit your skills, qualifications, experience, commitments, budget and goals. A number of funding initiatives are available to help towards the cost of your studies. Depending on your course choice and qualifications, it is possible to study towards a degree on a full or part-time basis with UWS and a number of access courses and summer schools also exist for students who want to boost their confidence and confirm their interest in a course or campus. It is also possible to study at college before progressing to university. Students are also advised to attend open days and information sessions to help them make informed choices about their future studies and to seek advice about fees and funding before committing to a course.

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“For me, UWS offers the ideal course to match my aspirations. A business degree opens up many doors and with an interest in languages, I hope to work internationally and build my own travel business once my studies are finished.

So far I feel I’m off to a great start to university life and on track to receive the result I want at the end of my degree.”

Laura McGeehan Business School student

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COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY If you’ve already gained a college qualification, or are currently working towards one, you can often gain entry to the first year of a UWS degree, or in some cases advanced entry to second or third year of a related UWS degree. College can often ease the transition from school to university and can offer an alternative access route to university for adults returning to education.

We have a range of partnership arrangements with colleges in Scotland, including Dumfries and Galloway College, which is located adjacent to the University campus. In Dumfries and Galloway a number of progression opportunities exist for local students to progress from college to UWS in a variety of subject areas including business, enterprise, computing, education, adult nursing, mental health nursing and social work.

Dumfries and Galloway College www.dumgal.ac.uk

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EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES UWS can help you support the personal development of your employees. In this guide you will find useful information about a wide range of part-time (day, evening and online) study opportunities available at our Dumfries Campus – this includes details of modules that can be studied on an individual basis and details of degree programmes that can be studied on a flexible modular basis around work and family commitments. Study plans can be created for individuals and can be tailored to suit your employee and your business needs – most modules require class attendance for either half a day (morning or afternoon) or one evening a week for around 12 weeks starting in either September, February or June each year. A range of funding initiatives is also available and a funding advisor can provide you or your employee(s) with advice on support available. (See pages 27-28 for details).

UWS works in partnership with both public and private sector organisations to deliver training courses for senior executives, managers and their employees. Where there is sufficient demand, UWS can also tailor training courses to suit the needs of your business including delivery at a time and place to suit you. We are happy to discuss any business or training requirement you have. Please contact us and we can arrange a campus visit or come along to your place of work.

UWS also has an Employability Link service which includes a Job Shop vacancy service for students and graduates looking for full and part-time employment and placement opportunities.

Employers can advertise their vacancies free of charge via this service.

At UWS, lecturers in all subject areas are keen to engage with the business community. If you are willing to deliver a guest lecture to our students and share your knowledge and experience of your business, industry and career or if you are willing to participate in current research projects please let us know.

If you are already in business and looking for expertise to help grow your service or develop new products you can access expertise at your local University through the UWS Innovation and Research Office (www.uws.ac.uk/iro) or through the Crichton Institute (www.crichtoninstitute.co.uk).

To find out more please call 01387 345845 or email dumfries@uws.ac.uk.

Alternatively, please come along to one of our Information Sessions or Open Days (see page 5 for details).

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GUIDANCE AT DUMFRIES CAMPUS AT UWS IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEEK ADVICE FROM ADVISORS BEFORE YOU BECOME A STUDENT. FULL AND PART-TIME COURSE AND APPLICATION ENQUIRIES At the Dumfries Campus, your initial enquiry about studying at UWS should be directed to our Corporate Marketing and Lifelong Learning Academy teams, who can be found on the ground floor of the Dudgeon House Building. Alternatively they can be contacted by telephone on 01387 345845 or by email dumfries@uws.ac.uk Campus visits and tours can be arranged throughout the year – just ask! For details of planned Information Sessions and Open Days see page 5.

FUNDING, CAREERS AND DISABILITY ENQUIRIES At the Dumfries Campus, our Student Services team can provide information and advice before and after you become a student. Student Services can be found downstairs in The Crichton Library at the Student Link, which is located in the Dumfries & Galloway College building. Alternatively they can be contacted by telephone on 01387 345825 or by email studentservices-dumfries@uws.ac.uk ACCOMMODATION ENQUIRIES UWS has a dedicated Accommodation Service and can assist students in finding suitable residential accommodation. For more information contact our accommodation team on 0141 848 3158/9 or by emailing: placetostay@uws.ac.uk WHERE TO GET ADVICE ONCE YOU ARE A STUDENT Once you become a student, part-time students can continue to seek guidance from an Education Guidance Advisor. Student records, funding, careers, employability, counselling and enabling support services can be accessed at the Student Link.

To locate these services see the campus map on the inside back cover.

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TRIMESTER DATES - SESSION 2013/14 Trimester 1 Teaching commences Monday 23 September 2013 (For 12 teaching weeks) Christmas vacation commences

Monday 16 December 2013

Consolidation week commences

Monday 6 January 2014

January assessment diet Saturday 11 - Saturday 25 January 2014 End of Trimester 1

Saturday 25 January 2014

Trimester 2 Teaching commences Monday 3 February 2014 (For 12 teaching weeks) Easter vacation commences

Saturday 5 April 2014

Teaching re-commences

Monday 14 April 2014

Consolidation week commences

Tuesday 6 May 2014

May assessment diet Saturday 10 May - Saturday 24 May 2014 End of Trimester 2

Saturday 24 May 2014

Trimester 3 Teaching commences

Monday 2 June 2014

August assessment diet Saturday 2 August - Saturday 16 August 2014 End of Trimester 3

Saturday 16 August 2014

University/Public Holidays Christmas Wednesday 25 December – Friday 3 January 2014 Easter Monday

Monday 21 April 2014

May Day

Monday 5 May 2014

Paisley Fair Monday 4 August 2014 (Paisley, Ayr and Dumfries) NB: Some modules/programmes run outwith the designated trimester dates. It is the responsibility of students to check dates of their programme. Trimester details are correct at the time of printing.

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Business (FT/PT)

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Applied Enterprise (FT/PT)

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Computing (FT/PT)

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Information Technology (FT/PT)

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Childhood Studies/Practice (FT/PT)

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Social Work (FT)

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Adult Nursing (FT)

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Mental Health Nursing (FT)

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FT = Full Time, PT=Part Time

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BUSINESS

THIS DEGREE – WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON A FULL OR PART-TIME BASIS – IS ALL ENCOMPASSING AND OFFERS AN EXCELLENT GROUNDING IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SKILLS VALUED BY EMPLOYERS. WITH A FLEXIBLE CORE FRAMEWORK, IT BUILDS ON EXISTING PROVISION FROM OUR BUSINESS SCHOOL. It offers a broad-based, integrated perspective on business life and as you move through the degree your perspective will change from an operational level to a strategic one. In addition to lectures and tutorials, there are group based activities in the programme, along with workshops and case study reviews.

Other key elements of this course are: • learning in (and from) the workplace • talks from, and visits to, local and national employers • varied assessment formats, including examinations, coursework, presentations, case studies, portfolio building • a strong basis for further study CAREER PROSPECTS This degree has been developed in conjunction with major UK employers. As a result, the basis of many of the core module skills are in line with the requirements for graduate trainee programmes. This helps to develop and prepare students effectively for careers in both national and international organisations.

Graduates can pursue a career in all sectors, public and private, including local government, health, manufacturing, retail and the voluntary sector. Typical jobs will include financial services consultant, human resource manager, marketing manager and retail manager.

STUDENT FEEDBACK “I have greatly enjoyed my time at UWS. Having a campus so close to home gave me an opportunity I would have otherwise only have dreamt of. I would recommend anyone, of any age, to study here. The campus is in such wonderful grounds and the staff, student support and lecturers are second to none and without them I wouldn’t have made it through to the end, distinction and all!”

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Entry - Full Time Year 1 SQA Highers: BBBC including English, plus Standard Grade Maths.

GCE A-Levels: CCC, plus 3 GCSEs including English and Maths.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points.

Year 2 SQA Advanced Highers: BBB In relevant subjects including English, plus SQA Standard Grade Maths.

GCE A-Level: BBB, plus 3 GCSEs including English and Maths.

SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Relevant business subject.

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 8 points Year 3 SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: Relevant business subject.

Entry - Part Time Part time applications will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account experience and qualifications.

A variety of access pathways are available for part time students.

Duration BA 3 years, BA Hons 4 years (Full-time)

Apply Full-time entrants should apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com The UCAS code for this programme is N100 D BA/B (institutional code U40).

Part-time entrants should apply direct to the University – visit www.uws.ac.uk/apply

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website – www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact Peter McGuire: 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Business Summer School – see page 25

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APPLIED ENTERPRISE (Creative Industries) (3rd year entry)

APPLIED ENTERPRISE

(Lifestyle and Wellbeing) (3rd year entry) THESE ONE-YEAR PROGRAMMES OFFER DIRECT ENTRY TO THIRD YEAR AND ARE IDEALLY SUITED TO STUDENTS WITH A RELEVANT HND CONSIDERING STARTING A BUSINESS IN THEIR AREA OF EXPERTISE. Running your own business demands a new set of skills to complement the expertise which you will have gained in your HND. You need to know what the market wants, be able to tailor your product or service to meet those demands, and manage people and resources so that you satisfy both customers and the organisations that provide financial backing.

This degree has been designed to equip you with these skills.

You will have the opportunity to develop a business plan portfolio, gain an understanding of the ever changing business environment, and start up a micro business venture and experience a period of trading. There will be additional input throughout the programme from internal and external partners such as the UWS Business Start-Up Network, Princes Trust – Youth Business Scotland (PTYBS), Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) and Micro Tyco on-line mentoring as well as local entrepreneurs and business owners.

Entry BA Applied Enterprise (Creative Industries) SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/ Foundation Degree, or equivalent: relevant creative industry subject (e.g. Photography, Visual Communication, Art & Design).

BA Applied Enterprise (Lifestyle and Wellbeing) SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/ Foundation Degree, or equivalent: relevant sport, fitness and exercise or beauty therapy subject.

Duration BA 1 year* (Full-time)

Apply Apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Applied Enterprise (Creative Industries) is NN15 D BA/AE and N103 D BA/AppEnt for Applied Enterprise (Lifestyle and Wellbeing) The institutional code is U40.

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact Joan Scott: 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Business Summer School - see page 25 Various HNDs at Dumfries and Galloway College * At the time of printing an Honours year is being developed (subject to validation)

CAREER PROSPECTS Upon graduation you will be in a position to take your business concept to the next stage of the start-up process. You will also have developed a range of valuable transferable skills, which will be attractive to employers who are owners of small enterprises in your area of expertise.

STUDENT FEEDBACK “Having spent two years at college studying Art and Design, I felt this course would give me the skills required to secure employment upon finishing education. I now have a job and am also looking into setting up a business with a friend in the creative industries sector.”

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COMPUTING

SPECIALIST COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS ARE HIGHLY VALUED IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE. PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED AND WITH PLACEMENT OPTIONS, THIS COURSE WILL OPEN UP VARIED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER, WEB DEVELOPER AND SYSTEMS ANALYST. Covering a range of areas including software development, databases, web development, enterprise development, games development, animation, computer programming and computer networking, this course will develop a wide-ranging understanding of computing. Your skills will be attractive to employers looking not only for software developers, but also systems analysts, webmasters or network support specialists.

CAREER PROSPECTS Jobs may include computer programmer, web developer, systems analyst, database administrator or database designer.

Careers in IT consultancy, networking and infrastructure support or technology sales are also possible.

STUDENT FEEDBACK “I think that the variety of modules that I studied during my course provided me with a range of skills which enabled me to secure my current job as a software developer.”

Entry-Full time Year 1 SQA Highers: BBB, plus SQA Standard Grade English and Maths.

GCE A-Levels: BC, plus GCSE English and Maths.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points.

Year 2 SQA Advanced Highers: AA (Maths) plus SQA Highers (AB) in 2 other subjects. Appropriate relevant computing qualification or experience required.

GCE A-Levels: A*AA (Maths) in one sitting. Appropriate relevant computing qualification or experience required.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points, to include Higher Level Maths (Grade 6) plus 2 other Higher Level subjects (Grade 6). Must include Computer Science.

SQA HNC /BTEC Level 4 HNC: Related computing or IT (to include programming).

Year 3 SQA HND /BTEC Level 5 HND/ Foundation Degree: Software Development or relevant subject (to include data structures, databases and systems analysis).

Entry - Part Time Part time applications will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account experience and qualifications. A variety of access pathways are available for part time students.

Duration

BSc 3 years; BSc (Hons) 4 years (Full-time)

Apply Full-time entrants should apply via UCAS at www.ucas. com The UCAS code for this programme is G401 D BSc/ Comp. The institutional code is U40.

Part-time entrants should apply direct to the University – visit www.uws.ac.uk/apply

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website www.uws.ac.uk

Callum McCourt BSc (Hons) Computing

Course contact

“In 2007, I was working as a security guard and event safety steward. I was looking to change careers and, as I had a strong interest in computers and technology, I chose to enrol in the Computing degree course at UWS. This was a very daunting proposition, as I had not been in formal education for over ten years. Luckily, the staff and lecturers were fully supportive and ready to lend a hand. This help and support (along with a lot of hard work) resulted in me completing the course with a First Class Honours degree. In all, the experience has been more than worthwhile, providing me with invaluable knowledge and qualifications.”

Initial enquiries

Alasdair Macphee BSc (Hons) Computing 14

Dr Glenn Affleck 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Computing Summer School – see page 25 For part-time options – see page 22 IT Academy - see page 21

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLACEMENT, THIS COURSE OFFERS FLEXIBILITY, GIVING YOU THE OPTION TO TAILOR YOUR STUDIES AROUND SUBJECT AREAS WITHIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THAT YOU SPECIFICALLY WANT TO FOCUS ON. A broad range of computing subjects, including internet technologies, multimedia systems, computer animation, computer games and business IT are offered. Students have access to all School of Computing programme facilities including Cisco hardware/software and Oracle (database development). There’s also the option to use the University’s IT Academy vendor certified facilities enabling you to achieve vendor accreditation.

CAREER PROSPECTS As a graduate you can look forward to excellent career prospects. The practical approach featured throughout will enable you to make an effective and immediate contribution within your work environment. Jobs may include computing/ Information technology specialist, computer programmer, web developer, database administrator or systems analyst, however the range of IT experience gained on this programme may provide the basis for a wide range of career options where the use of IT systems is of primary importance.

Entry - Full Time Year 1 SQA Highers: BBB, plus SQA Standard Grade English and Maths (Grade 3, or above).

GCE A-Levels: BC, plus GCSE English and Maths.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points.

Year 2 SQA Advanced Highers: AA (Maths), plus SQA Highers (AB) in 2 other subjects. Appropriate relevant computing qualification or experience required.

GCE A-Levels: A*AA (Maths) in one sitting.

Appropriate relevant computing qualification or experience required.

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points, to include Higher Level Maths (Grade 6) plus 2 other Higher Level subjects (Grade 6). IB Diploma must include Computer Science.

SQA HNC /BTEC Level 4 HNC: IT related subject.

Year 3 SQA HND /BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: IT related subject.

Entry - Part Time Part time applications will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account experience and qualifications.

A variety of access pathways are available for part time students.

Duration BSc 3 years; BSc (Hons) 4 years (Full-time)

Apply Full-time entrants should apply via UCAS at www.ucas. com The UCAS code for this programme is G502 D BSc/ IT. The institutional code is U40.

Part-time entrants should apply direct to the University – visit www.uws.ac.uk/apply

Find out more To find out more about this programme, visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact Linda Crearie 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Computing Summer School – see page 25 For part-time options – see page 22 IT Academy - see page 21

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CHILDHOOD STUDIES

EARLY CHILDHOOD IS A CRUCIAL STAGE IN A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT. THIS REWARDING DEGREE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS. This course, which is informed by developments in the childcare sector, has been designed to deepen understanding of a variety of issues related to childhood and services for children and their families. It will give students the opportunity to build on their previous qualifications, entering at Year 2, to upgrade to a degree level qualification through two years of ‘full-time’ study. Students develop their existing skills and knowledge, consider the values that underpin work in children’s services and appreciate the importance of professionals from differing disciplines working in partnership. The course aims to enable students to promote children’s learning effectively and to develop the ability to work as a reflective practitioner.

It develops students’ knowledge and skills and addresses management issues in childcare settings.

CAREER PROSPECTS Employment opportunities include work in the integrated childcare services working with children under five, or out-ofschool care as well as project work offering support for children and their families. Graduates have also found employment opportunities as early years officers with local authorities, or trainers and lecturers with early education and care training agencies and colleges.

STUDENT FEEDBACK “UWS is brilliant, the staff are supportive and the facilities are superb. I would recommend this university to anyone considering studying here.”

Gemma Smith BA Childhood Studies

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Entry-Full Time Year 2 SQA HNC /BTEC Level 4 HNC: Early Education and Care, or Childcare and Education. Preference will be given to applicants with SQA Higher C or above in English, or equivalent.

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.

Additional info Applicants with similar childcare qualifications and qualifications pre-dating HNC should contact the University for advice on Recognition of Prior Learning.

Entry - Part Time Part time applications will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account experience and qualifications.

A variety of access pathways are available for part time students.

Duration BA 2 years (Full-time)

Apply Full-time entrants should apply via UCAS at www. ucas.com The UCAS code for this programme is L560 D BA/ChS. The institutional code is U40.

Part-time entrants should apply direct to the University visit www.uws.ac.uk/apply

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact Dorothy Johnson 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Childhood Practice - contact Lorna Sorbie in the School of Education on 01387 345834.

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SOCIAL WORK

SOCIAL WORKERS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES – THIS FOUR YEAR PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMME WILL GIVE YOU THE PRACTICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO OPERATE IN THIS DYNAMIC AND CHALLENGING FIELD. The University has offered professional social work education combined with an Honours degree for over three decades. The course is designed in collaboration with employers and service users and combines academic and professional qualifications to prepare you for entry to this rewarding and demanding career. It meets the requirements of the Scottish Government and has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council, so at graduation your Honours degree will act as the professional qualification to the social work profession.

The qualification promotes professional development in relation to knowledge and understanding, skills and abilities, and ethical and personal commitment. Lecturers are registered social workers with expertise across all areas of social work practice. During the programme guest lecturers are invited to present to students.

Practice learning is an integral part of each year of study.

CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates have an excellent reputation with employers.

Professionally qualified social work graduates find employment in local authority social services; the voluntary or independent sectors; in health or education. They may work in a variety of settings providing services in relation to children and families, community care or criminal justice.

Entry Year 1 SQA Highers: BBBB plus SQA Standard Grade English and Maths (Grade 2, or above).

GCE A Levels: CCC, plus GCSE English and Maths.

Entry may be possible with: SQA HNC: Relevant subject such as Social Sciences or Social Care (Grade B, or above, in Graded Unit), plus SQA Standard Grade (or equivalent) English and Maths (Grade 2, or above).

BTEC Level 4 HNC: Relevant subject such as Social Sciences or Social Care plus GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.

Additional info Advanced entry to Years 2 and 3 of the Social Work programme will be considered on an individual basis if applicants have completed the same, or equivalent, modules as the ones for which they are seeking exemption and can demonstrate substantial social work practice experience.

NB Early application for this programme is advisable.

Applicants who meet, or are working towards, the academic entry requirements will be selected by University lecturers and practising social workers to confirm their readiness for social work education in terms of experience and interpersonal skills.

Please note: The University is committed to providing social work education for mature applicants and those with caring commitments. We welcome applications from a wide range of people.

Duration BA (Hons) 4 years (Full-time)

Apply Apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for this programme is L500 D BA/SW. The institutional code is U40.

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact Lawrence Nuttall 0800 027 1000 • uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

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ADULT NURSING

NURSING IS A STIMULATING AND REWARDING PROFESSION, OFFERING EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD. THIS DEGREE OFFERS CLINICAL PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND A STUDY ABROAD OPTION, AND PREPARES GRADUATES FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL.

Entry Year 1 SQA Highers: BCC plus SQA Standard Grade English (2, or above), and Maths (2, or above).

GCE A Levels: CC, plus GCSE English Language (Grade B, or above) and GCSE Maths.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points.

Duration BSc 3 years (Full-time)

Apply

This degree will prepare you to work in a variety of settings, including hospital, community and specialist areas. It will equip you with the skills and training to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.

Apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for this programme is B740 D BSc/AdultN. The institutional code is U40.

The course offers a combination of blended learning and varied teaching techniques, including virtual learning environments and simulated clinical environments. These state-of-the-art simulated learning environments allow students to engage in realistic simulated clinical scenarios supported by highly experienced and qualified staff.

University Direct 0800 027 1000 uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing.

Depending on your specialism, you will have the option of working as a Registered Nurse within a hospital or community setting in the UK or in other EU countries. Job opportunities are excellent, with salaries starting at £21,176 per annum. Roles could include specialist nurse, nurse manager, research nurse, occupational health nurse, community or hospital based nurse, school nurse, nurse in the armed forces or a practice education facilitator.

STUDENT FEEDBACK “UWS was a brilliant place to study with the small classes being great as tutors had loads of time for us. I took part in the Erasmus exchange in third year in which I went to Helsinki for three months and had placements in theatre and a dialysis unit.

This was an opportunity of a lifetime from which I gained huge amounts both personally and professionally.”

Tiree Wilson BSc Adult Nursing

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Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Mental Health Nursing – see page 19 First Steps to Nursing - see page 25 Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) via Dumfries and Galloway College Part-time BSc Health Studies - see website, www.uws.ac.uk

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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

AS MANY AS ONE IN THREE PEOPLE ARE THOUGHT TO SUFFER FROM MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IS ONE OF THE MOST DEMANDING AREAS OF NURSING BUT ALSO ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING. THIS DEGREE OFFERS CLINICAL PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, A STUDY ABROAD OPTION AND PREPARES GRADUATES FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL. This programme emphasises the importance of relationships between nurses, service users, families and carers, and others who work in the field of mental health. It reflects the realities of mental health nursing in the 21st century and equips students to recognise and meet the mental healthcare needs of people across their lifespan. Throughout the programme you are likely to undertake placements in the private or public sector.

CAREER PROSPECTS On successful completion of your award you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health. Depending on your chosen specialism you will have the option of working as a Registered Nurse within a hospital or community setting in the UK or in other EU countries or in certain states in the USA or Australia.

Job opportunities are excellent with salaries starting at around £21,176 per annum.

Entry Year 1 SQA Highers: BCC, plus SQA Standard Grade English (2, or above) and Maths (2, or above).

GCE A Levels: CC, plus GCSE English Language (Grade B, or above) and GCSE Maths.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points.

Duration BSc 3 years (Full-time)

Apply Apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for this programme is B740 D BSc/MHN3. The institutional code is U40.

Find out more To find out more about this programme visit our website - www.uws.ac.uk

Course contact University Direct 0800 027 1000 dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Initial enquiries Ellie Hall Marketing & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator 01387 345845 • dumfries@uws.ac.uk

Related courses Adult Nursing – see page 18 First Steps to Nursing - see page 25 Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) via Dumfries and Galloway College Part-time BSc Health Studies - see website, www.uws.ac.uk

STUDENT FEEDBACK “My work as a support worker for 11 years at Key Community Support in Dumfries prepared me well for the course and my future career. I wanted to expand my knowledge of how best to support individuals who have a learning disability and/or mental health issue. The course was wide ranging and allowed me flexibility to follow my own Independent Study in Year 3.”

Fay Jackson BSc Mental Health Nursing (with Distinction) NB. Please ask us about our Dementia Champions Training and our Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College courses.

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS IT Academy

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IT ACADEMY

A WIDE RANGE OF VENDOR CERTIFICATED COURSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY’S IT ACADEMY. University of the West of Scotland’s IT Academy is acknowledged as one of the UK’s top education-based providers of current industry-recognised IT training and certification.

Its combination of well-equipped facilities and experienced, qualified staff facilitates the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio which includes authorised training for Adobe, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA, Linux, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and VMware, to name but a few.

Courses are available during the day, in the evening, and in blended-learning and online formats. These can also be tailored and delivered either on-campus or in-house to organisations, allowing businesses to upskill and develop their employees at a time and location that suits them. Furthermore, our provision is built around current industry-recognised certification with courses available on a variety of delivery formats to suit all, enabling thousands of students to combine work and family commitments with University study.

For further information on courses that are available please contact Emma Paterson by phone on 0141 848 3540, by emailing at itacademy@uws.ac.uk or by visiting our website www.uws.ac.uk/itacademy

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PART-TIME STUDY

IT IS POSSIBLE TO STUDY MODULES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS EITHER OUT OF INTEREST, FOR CAREER OR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OR TO WORK TOWARDS A DEGREE PROGRAMME ON A PART-TIME BASIS. Education Guidance Advisors are available to help part time students choose a degree programme and select modules which are most appropriate to their studies and career aspirations.

• flexible day, evening, summer, distance learning and online study options • modules start September, February and June for 12 weeks • credit for existing qualifications and prior learning possible • provision can be tailored to company or employer needs • expert education guidance • accreditation from professional bodies possible • range of funding initiatives providing free or reduced parttime study • varied teaching methods including lectures, labs, tutorials and self-study • online learning resource to access information from tutors • varied assessment methods including examination, continuous assessment and coursework • study part-time straight from school, from college, or as an adult returner • introductory modules and access courses To find out more please call 01387 345845 or email dumfries@uws.ac.uk Part-time options in: • Business • Computing and IT • Health • Alcohol and Drugs Studies For more information on our modules visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt or call 01387 345845.

For details of Information Sessions and Open Days see page 5.

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PART-TIME STUDY MODULES

A WIDE RANGE OF PART-TIME STUDY MODULES ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTRODUCTORY MODULES TO MODULES IN BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE. Introductory study modules are the ideal starting point to help you gain the skills and confidence to embark upon study if you haven’t been to university before, or are returning to study. They provide an introduction to the study styles and skills required for university and will enable you to build on your experience and knowledge. Introductory modules also provide a ‘stepping stone’ for further study, and many of our part-time students have gone on to successfully achieve university awards and enhance their career options after starting on our ‘First Steps’ modules.

Previous qualifications are not always necessary and modules can be studied on a stand-alone basis for personal development, or taken as the first step towards a university qualification.

Selected introductory modules are offered on campus at a special discounted rate of £30.

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PART-TIME STUDY MODULES School Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Computing Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Social Sciences Social Sciences

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Module Academic Skills for Business Business Summer School Entrepreneurial Thinking Foundations of Marketing Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Global Economic Environment Twenty First Century Business Accountancy and Finance Business Law Creativity and Technology in Business Effective Selling International Marketing Learning and Development People in Organisations Digital Marketing Get Into Enterprise Managing Performance and Reward Planning a Research Project Strategic Management Work Related Learning for Business Business Ethics Global Strategy Human Resource Strategy Managing Diversity Marketing in Emerging Markets Computing Summer School Computing Systems Introduction to Computer Animation Introduction to Games Development Introduction to Programming Introduction to Web Development The Computing Profession Computing Project Database Development HTML5 and Javascript Object Orientated Analysis Programming Flash Interaction Structures and Algorithms Database Applications Internet Scripting Professional Computing Issues Project Management for IT Web Services Data Warehouse Environment Enterprise Systems Development Human Computer Systems Internet Technologies First Steps at University First Steps to Nursing Introduction to Career Planning (Distance Learning) Next Steps at University (Distance Learning) Wound Management Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction Alcohol, Drugs: Policy and Prevention

SCQF 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 7 7 7 8 9 9 9

Trimester September June (5 weeks) February September September February February September February September June February September February February September September February September February February September September February February July (2 weeks) February February September February September September February September September September February February February February September February September September February February September September June September, February and June September, February and June June September February

Day Friday Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Monday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Monday Friday Friday Tuesday Monday Friday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Monday-Friday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Monday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday N/A N/A TBC Wednesday (Fortnightly) Wednesday (Fortnightly)

Time 9am-12noon 9.15am-3pm 1pm-4pm 1pm-4pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 1pm-4pm 1pm-4pm 1pm-4pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 9am-12noon 1pm-4pm 4.30pm-7.30pm 1pm-4pm 6pm-9pm 1pm-4pm 1pm-4pm 9am-12noon 6pm-9pm 1pm-4pm 9am-12noon 9am-12noon 9am-12noon 9am-12noon 9.15am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 12noon-5pm 10am-3pm 10am-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-2pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm N/A N/A 9.30am-4pm 10am-4pm 10am-4pm

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SUMMER STUDY

BUSINESS SUMMER SCHOOL

- EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY LIFE - GAIN AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS, COMPUTING OR NURSING - HELP YOU DECIDE ABOUT FUTURE DEGREE STUDY - FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH UWS

This free module will provide you with an introduction to business and will include marketing, human resource management and enterprise. Successful completion of this module may help secure a full or part-time place on a business or applied enterprise degree programme.

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SUMMER PROGRAMME From June to August, UWS will offer a range of part-time modules as part of our Summer Programme.

ACCESS COURSES IN BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND NURSING* A Pre-University Summer School usually runs on the Dumfries Campus during June and July. As Summer School students you can choose to study an access course in either business or computing (see opposite). These courses are ideally suited to school leavers or adults considering further university study in the areas of business, applied enterprise or computing and IT. Financial support is available to help cover the cost of attending classes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17th June to 17th July (9.15am-3pm)

COMPUTING SUMMER SCHOOL Monday to Friday from 7th to 18th July (9.15am-3pm) This free module will provide you with an introduction to computing and computer programming. Successful completion of this module may help secure a full or parttime place on a computing or IT degree programme.

FIRST STEPS TO NURSING Thursday evenings from 5th June to 14th August (6-9pm) at cost of ÂŁ30 This module is designed to prepare students for studying in Higher Education. First Steps (which can also be used towards entry to nursing programmes) aims to promote the development of key skills for degree study.

Apply online at www.uws.ac.uk/apply For more information or details of other summer modules call 01387 345845, email dumfries@uws.ac.uk or come along to our information session on 14th May (see page 5 for details).

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POSTGRADUATE & POST-EXPERIENCE STUDY

A RANGE OF POSTGRADUATE AND POST-EXPERIENCE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE LOCALLY OR ON A BLENDED LEARNING OR ONLINE BASIS OR WITH OCCASIONAL ATTENDANCE AT ONE OF OUR OTHER CAMPUSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01387 345845 TO REQUEST A POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS OR A POSTREGISTRATION HEALTH GUIDE

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APPLICATION & FINANCE FULL-TIME STUDENTS Applications Details of entrance requirements are given under the relevant course entries in this guide. Applications are made via UCAS at www.ucas.com. University of the West of Scotland’s institution code is U40 and the individual course codes are listed at the beginning of each entry in this guide. For more info on the application process see our undergraduate prospectus, visit www.uws.ac.uk/apply or call 01387 345845.

Finance Applicants normally resident in Scotland or in other EU countries (excluding England, Wales and Northern Ireland) may be eligible for fee payment by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). For more details visit www.saas.gov.uk. For applicants normally resident in England, Wales and Northern Ireland there will be a requirement to pay an annual tuition fee – applicants should contact their Local Education Authority or the free student support line 0800 731 9133.

Further advice available from Student Services on 01387 345825.

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*Please note: this rate is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Council Tax exemption, UWS Childcare Funds (see uws.ac.uk/ funds) and Tax credits may also be paid to nursing students, depending on their personal circumstances. Students with a disability, medical condition or Specific Learning Difficulties. If you have a disability, medical condition, or Specific Learning Difficulty which may impact on your course, you are advised to contact one of the Disability Advisers prior to commencement of your studies. If you are likely to need support at the start of your course, it is important that the University is notified of your disability as early as possible.

You can also arrange to have an informal discussion if you are not sure whether you would need any support to be in place, but would like to talk about any concerns you may have.

Contact: 01387 345825 or email studentservices-dumfries@uws.ac.uk and ask for an appointment with a Disability Adviser.

Full-time Nursing students are exempt from course tuition fees and eligible for a non means-tested bursary (personal allowance) and, where applicable, a means-tested dependant’s allowance administered through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). At present, current levels of personal allowance for all students are £6,578 per annum. *The dependant’s allowance is income assessed and is intended to support students’ dependants.

Please ask us about local funding support and bursaries.

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PART-TIME STUDENTS Applications Information on applying for part-time study can be found at wwww.uws.ac.uk/apply. Queries relating to the application process should be directed to 01387 345845. As demand for many of the part-time modules and professional qualifications is high, early application is advised.

Finance - Funding your studies For session 2013/2014 Part Time student module fees are as follows: 20 Credit Undergraduate modules - £305 20 Credit Postgraduate modules - £555 A range of funding initiatives are available which may help you meet the costs of part time study: SAAS Part Time Fee Grant Part Time Students with an income of £25,000 a year or less may qualify for a Part Time Fee Grant from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. From session 2013/2014 SAAS will link the level of the Part Time Fee Grant available to the number of credits you study. This means students can be awarded support in excess of the previous £500 limit. Applicants must be taking at least 40 credits of study within the academic year to access this funding.

For further information, full terms and conditions or to apply for a Part Time Fee Grant please visit the SAAS website, www.saas.gov.uk or call 0300 300 3137.

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Account (ILA £200) Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts are a Scottish Government scheme that can provide you with up to £200 towards the cost of your studies with the University. You can apply for this funding if you have an Income of £22,000 or less. If you intend to use an ILA account to fund or part fund your studies you must have this funding in place and supply us with your account number prior to the start of your course.

For further information, full terms and conditions or to apply for an Individual Learning Account call the SDS helpline on 0800 917 8000 or visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk For further information on funding your part time studies please call the Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193 or 01698 894455 and ask to speak to an Education Guidance Adviser.

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USEFUL CONTACTS Reception

01387 345000

Corporate Marketing

01387 345845

Lifelong Learning Academy

01387 345845

Student Link

01387 345825

UCAS

0871 468 0468

SAAS

0845 111 0242

Skills Development Scotland UWS Accommodation Unit

0141 285 6000 / 01387 272500 0141 848 3158/9

UWS Campus Director

01387 345801

Crichton University Student Association

01387 734142

The Crichton Library

01387 734323

Estates / Room Bookings

01387 345841

IT Enquiries

0141 848 3999

The Crichton Institute

01387 734139

Innovation and Research Office at UWS

0141 848 3680

University of Glasgow

01387 702001

Dumfries and Galloway College

01387 734000

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

01387 860251

The Open University The Crichton Foundation

0845 300 60 90 01387 702 047/048

The Holywood Trust

01387 269176

VisitScotland (Dumfries and Galloway)

01387 253862

Dumfries and Galloway Council

03033 333000

NHS Dumfries and Galloway

01387 246246

Crichton Development Company

01387 247 544

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