Part-time Summer Guide 2011 Flexible part-time summer modules For entry – May/June 2011
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Contents Study part-time 03 Lifelong Learning Academy 04 Trimester dates 06 Info sessions 07 Supporting you 08 Introductory study 10 Business 12 Computing 14 Health, Nursing & Midwifery 16 Languages 18 Social Sciences 20 Finance & Fees 21 Apply 23
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Put the summer months to good use — From June - August we’re offering a range of competitively priced modules at our Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley campuses as part of the 2011 Summer Programme. This guide lists all modules currently available for Summer 2011 you’ll find more detailed information on the modules at www.uws.ac.uk/pt or give us a call on 0141 848 3193. Whatever your interests or reasons for studying, you’ll find a parttime course to suit you at UWS. You can also use the summer courses as the basis for further study in the new trimester, starting September 2011, when a more comprehensive range of modules will be offered.
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Lifelong Learning Academy — We all have our own reasons for wanting to study parttime. The Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) co-ordinates part-time study at UWS, and attracts students of all ages and from all walks of life. A wide range of subject areas are available, at a variety of levels, and our part-time courses are offered by flexible delivery to make sure it’s as convenient as possible to fit study around your life. For more information, e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
Education Guidance Advisers LLAs Education Guidance Advisers (EGAs) are on hand to explain the part-time course structures and can help you design an appropriate programme of study, taking into account your current needs, career plans, timescale and availability. EGAs can assist you with: • Prior credit • Course plan • Personal Tutor System • Out of hours guidance
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Appointments can be made during the day or evening by arrangement with one of the team. You’ll find LLA at the following locations on campus Dumfries Campus Room 145, Rutherford McCowan Building Tel: 01387 702075 Hamilton Campus Student Link Almada Building Tel: 01698 894455 Paisley Campus Student Link Elles Building (South) Tel: 0141 848 3193 For more information, e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/lifelonglearning
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Summer 2011 Trimester 3 dates —
Summer Trimester 3 commences week beginning 6th June
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Consolidation Week commences 8th August
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Summer Examination period 4th-19th August
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End of Summer Trimester 3 20th August
NB. Modules will run subject to demand. Trimester details are correct at the time of printing. Please note that some modules commence outwith this time.
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Information Sessions — Come along to our Information Sessions to find out which part-time study option is right for you: Dumfries Wednesday 11th May 2011, 4-7pm, Rutherford McCowan Building Hamilton Wednesday 18th May 2011, 4-7pm, Almada Hall Paisley Thursday 19th May, 4-7pm, Library Seminar Room
NEED HELP MAKING YOUR CHOICE? To discuss your area of interest in more detail and get advice on the best options for you, e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/lifelonglearning
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Supporting you — You’ll want to get the best out of the time you spend at UWS, and that’s why we have lots of services designed to support you both in and out of the classroom. Across all our campuses, our Student Services teams aim to ensure you have the support and advice you need throughout your studies, whether you’re a part-time or full-time, undergraduate or postgraduate UWS student. • Funding and Advice Service - find out more at www.uws.ac.uk/fundingadvice • Enabling Support Team - find out more at www.uws.ac.uk/enablingsupport • Employability Link - find out more at www.uws.ac.uk/employability • Talk to us - find out more at www.uws.ac.uk/counselling
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Contact Student Services Dumfries Campus Tel: 01387 734279, or visit Student Services Reception in Dumfries and Galloway College Building. Hamilton Campus Tel: 01698 894448, or visit Student Link in the Almada Building. Paisley Campus Employability Link – Tel: 0141 848 3806, or visit Employability Link in JI05, Elles Buildings. Enabling Support – Tel: 0141 848 3518, or visit Enabling Support Reception, next to L313, Elles Buildings (East). Student Services (all other teams) – Tel: 0141 848 3803, or visit Student Link, J202, Elles Buildings (South). e-mail studentservices@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/studentservices
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Introductory study — Introductory 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. The modules 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 out on our “First Steps” modules. No previous qualifications are necessary and modules can be studied on a stand-alone basis for personal development, or taken as the first step towards a University qualification.
“When the children got a bit older, I thought: this is time for me. I started with the ‘First Steps at University’ module which is ideal for people thinking about returning to education. Studying at night, I graduated five years later with BA Law.” Noeleen Broadley, BA Law UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer study
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SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Cost
Level 7 Family Histories
Hamilton: Tuesday 2.30-5.30pm Paisley: Thursday 2-5pm
£50
Level 7 First Steps in Digital Media
Dumfries: Thursday 6-9pm Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Tuesday 5.45-8.45pm
£25
Level 7 First Steps in Information Technology
Dumfries: Tuesday 6-9pm Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Thursday 5.45-8.45pm
£25
Level 7 First Steps at University
Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£25
Level 8 Independent Study Project (Level 8)
Distance Learning
£210
Level 9 Independent Study Project (Level 9)
Distance Learning
£210
Level 7 Introduction to Career Planning
Distance Learning
£25
Level 8 Next Steps in Dumfries: Tuesday 6-9pm Information Technology Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Tuesday 5.45-8.45pm
£25
Level 7 Next Steps at University Distance Learning
£25
Level 7 Personal Qualities for Nursing
£25
Dumfries: Thursday 6-9pm Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Wednesday 6-9pm
To find out more about these modules visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
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Business — Our Business School offers high-quality education, training, research and consultancy with a real-world vocational emphasis. Our range of summer options enable you to build on a broad foundation and then specialise in a specific degree, choosing the areas of study that interest you most. In most cases you’ll have flexibility and choice in the structure of your degree and you’ll receive advice on planning your studies. You can also choose to study modules on a “stand-alone” basis for continuing professional development to help you keep your business-related skills and knowledge up-to-date in a rapidly changing world. To find out more about these programmes visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
“I had a friend who studied a degree at UWS and they convinced me that it was the best option as they spoke about the flexibility UWS offered in terms of classes in the evening, on a Saturday and through the summer. The skills I have learned help me every day in my current job and hopefully will enable me to eventually further my career.” Barrie Cairns UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer study
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SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Cost
Level 9 Business Policy & Corporate Strategy
Paisley: Thursday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Business Research Methods
Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
Level 7 Introduction to Scots Law
Paisley: Thursday 6-9pm
£210
Level 8 Organisational Behaviour
Dumfries: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Law of Evidence
Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Marketing Communications Mix
Dumfries: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Marketing of Services
Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
The above modules will run on a weekly basis with the first two weeks having two additional dates for class contact time. To find out more about these modules and the additional dates visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
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Computing — Our Computing modules are designed to reflect developments in the marketplace. Taking a practical approach throughout, they will enable you to make an effective and immediate contribution within the work environment. SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Cost
Level 7 Computer Animation 1 Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Windows Domain Administration
£210
Dumfries: Tuesday 6-9pm
To find out more about these modules visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
“My experience with UWS has been a positive one with a wide range and varied choice of modules within I.T offered in the evening which is ideal as I manage to fit study into my weekly schedule. The Blackboard VLE (virtual learning environment) system is excellent as I can access course materials to print out at home or work and can also keep these for future reference.” Paul Dowd UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer/ study School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery Pre-Interview Information
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Our IT Academy also offers a range of vendor-certified courses, with online learning options offered, enabling you to study at your own pace and fit studies with work and family – see our website www.uws.ac.uk/itacademy
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Health, Nursing & Midwifery — Our part-time programmes reflect the current developments in the area of health, medical science and social care and will benefit your career prospects if you are a nurse, a midwife, a health visitor, a district nurse, or a member of a healthrelated profession. Our modules can be taken as part of a programme or on a standalone basis for continuing personal development and are designed to build upon students’ existing qualifications and experience. To find out more about our programmes please contact one of our Education Guidance Advisers on 0141 849 4231 or 0141 848 3571.
“Managing and planning my time was essential to me being a mum, working part-time as a carer and of course studying! I chose to study at UWS as it offered the best selection of post-registration modules and great flexibility.” Olayinka Adebayo UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer/ study School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery Pre-Interview Information
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SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Cost
Level 9 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Hamilton: Tuesdays 9.30am-3.30pm, 31 May & 7/14/21/28 June
£210
Level 9 Complementary Therapies
Paisley: Tuesdays 9.30am-3.30pm, 7/14/21/28 June & 5/12 July
£210
Level 9 Epilepsy Care
Hamilton: Tuesdays 9.30am-3.30pm, 7/14/21/28 June & 5/12 July
£210
Level 9 Evidence-based Practice Distance Learning £210 or Hamilton: Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm, 2/9/16/ 23/30 June & 7/14 July Level 9 HaematologicalOncology
Hamilton: Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm, 9/16/23/30 June & 28 July
£210
Level 9 Health Issues for Older Distance Learning Adults
£210
Level 9 Interprofessional Working
Distance Learning
£210
Level 9 Non-Malignant Palliative Care
Distance Learning £210 or Paisley: (blended learning) Thursdays 9.00am-5.00pm, 16 June, 7 July & 4 August
Level 9 Older Adults in Society Distance Learning or Paisley: Tuesdays 9.30am-4.30pm, 31 May, 14/21 June & 5/12/19 July
£210
Level 9 Pain Management
Ayrshire Hospice: Thursdays 9.30-4.30pm, £210 2/16/30 June, 14/28 July & 11 Aug
Level 9 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Dumfries: Fridays 9.30am-4.00pm, 27 May, 3/10/24 June & 8/15 July
£210
Level 9 The Principles of Cancer Care
Distance Learning
£210
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Languages — Language classes at UWS emphasise the acquisition of practical skills in the language which students will be able to use in business and social contexts and are offered for continuous personal development. The skills you develop will also be an ideal basis for future language learning.
“I chose this course to help me learn the basics of the language for future use on holiday and also as a starting point for further study. Our tutor was excellent, and her teaching style was first-class – she broke down each topic and the class moved at a pace to suit us all. There was the right balance of practical and theoretical work, the handouts were a great tool and the overall delivery style of the module was brilliant.” John McLouglin UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer/ study School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery Pre-Interview Information
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SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Level 7 Spanish 1A1
Hamilton & Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday £210 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, 7 June-2 July
Cost
Level 7 Spanish 1A2
Hamilton & Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday £210 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, 26 July-20 August
Level 7 French 1A1
Paisley: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-1pm, 30 May-24 June
£210
Level 7 French 1A2
Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, 26 July-20 August
£210
Level 7 Italian 1A1
Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm, 31 May - 7 July
£210
Level 7 First Steps in Italian
Hamilton: Saturdays 10am-1pm, 28 May - 2 July
£105
Level 7 German 1.1
Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, 7 June-2 July
£210
Level 7 German 1.2
Paisley: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, 26 July-20 August
£210
To find out more about these modules visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
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Social Sciences — Social Sciences examine the world we live in – from the way we think and behave to the decisions made that shape our society. Studying Social Sciences helps us to understand our social worlds and understand more about problems and issues in everyday life. SCQF Module
Campus & Delivery
Cost
Level 7 Exploring Psychology
Hamilton: Tuesday 6-9pm Paisley: Thursday 6-9pm
£210
Level 9 Alcohol, Drugs & Addiction
Hamilton & Paisley: Tuesday 6-9pm
£210
To find out more about these modules visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt
“I have found my experience at UWS really enjoyable – it’s increased both my interest and knowledge in Psychology and it’s encouraged me to consider further study in the future.” Claire Baxter, Psychology student UWS / Mini-guide to flexible part-time summer/ study School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery Pre-Interview Information
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Finance & Fees — Part-time study at the University is offered at a competitive rate: Standard home student fees: Undergraduate modules: 20 credit modules - £210 Some modules have non-standard fees or are offered at a reduced rate, this is indicated in this guide as appropriate. International students: Standard overseas student fees vary. Visit www.uws.ac.uk/finance for details.
Funding your studies Under a range of funding initiatives you can get help to meet the costs of study. Various schemes are in operation including: • Government Fee Waiver Scheme • Part-time SAAS Discretionary Fund • ILA Scotland Learner Account • Part-time Fee Grant (replacing ILA500) Detailed information about each of these schemes is available at www.uws.ac.uk/pt
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We also have a number of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with NHS Boards throughout Scotland, which allow NHS staff to access all modules and programmes within this guide at no cost to them, individually. Contact your Practice Development Unit for further information. Professional and Career Development Loans are available to help support the cost of up to two years of learning – more information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Careers Advice on 0800 100 900. Our learning provider registration number is 3917.
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Apply — Contact Lifelong Learning Academy for an application or module selection form or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt Application forms for part-time study should be returned to: Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) University of the West of Scotland Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2BE Queries relating to the application process should be directed to LLA on 0141 848 3193 or e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk.
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