Full-time courses 2023

Browse our new prospectus with August 2023 full-time course listings.

Be inspired by our range of full-time courses starting in August 2023.

Contents

Your Journey

Welcome

4 6 8

Interview Advice 16 Student Advice and Wellbeing 18 Your Funding 22 How You’ll Learn 24

Why Choose Us? Our Campuses Our Communities

How To Apply

Access and Continuing Learning Courses

Access to Education Courses

28 38

ESOL Courses

Highers/Nationals and Social Sciences Courses

40 48

Supported Education Courses

Business, Creative and Digital Industries Courses

Business and Finance Courses

58 66 76 86

Fashion, Textiles and Design Courses Media and Performing Arts Courses Hospitality, Events and Tourism Courses

Engineering, Computing and the Built Environment Courses 92

Computing Courses

Construction and Land-Based Courses Energy and Building Services Courses

100 108

Engineering Courses

110

Health and Wellbeing Courses

120

Early Years Courses

122 126 132 142 146

Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies Courses

Health and Life Sciences Courses Social Care and Counselling Courses

Sport Courses

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Whatever you want to achieve, YOU CAN do it right here.

Our Mission: Inspirational learning; changing lives

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Glasgow Clyde College is one of the largest Further Education providers in Scotland with over 500 full-time and part-time courses to choose from across our three campuses at Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside. This prospectus lists our full-time courses starting in August 2023. You will find full course details on our website, along with information about Upskill training courses, Love to Learn leisure courses and online courses.

We offer an amazing breadth of courses to prepare you for the future, whether that is going on to further study or the workplace. We have excellent links with employers to provide industry experience during your time with us and our partnerships with universities will help you to progress to study at degree level. Whatever your ambitions we will provide you with the qualifications and life skills to prepare you for your future career. With award-winning teaching and fantastic student support services, YOU CAN thrive at Glasgow Clyde College.

Our Values

People-centred

Pioneering

Principled

Passionate

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We are a people-centred community. An unrivalled student experience and sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do. When you study with us you’ll be supported by inspirational teaching staff and our proactive Student Association, as well as specialist Student Support services on each campus.

WHY CHOOSE US?

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We are the best performing large college in Scotland for full-time HN courses.

90 % of our higher

education students went on to positive destinations.

96 % of our students

86 % of our students believe the way they are taught helps them learn.

89 % of our students have developed skills for the workplace.

progressed to further study or employment.

Our satisfaction rates are consistently some of the highest for colleges in Scotland.

90 % of our students are satisfied with their college experience (highest in Glasgow).

£ 10 m has been invested in funding and bursaries to support our students.

91 % of our students feel a sense of belonging at Glasgow Clyde College.

Our HN courses have articulation routes with all Scottish Higher Education institutions.

Sources: Student Satisfaction Survey 2021, Early Impressions Survey 2021, College Leavers Destination Summary 2019/20.

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The environment you learn in is an important part of your college experience. Our campuses not only provide excellent facilities for learning, but also have cafés, libraries, chill out areas, gyms and nurseries. With great rail and bus links, and with cycle shelters and car parks, our campuses are easy to reach however you choose to travel.

Anniesland Anniesland campus can be found in the north west of Glasgow.

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Cardonald Cardonald campus can be found in the south west of Glasgow.

Langside Langside campus can be found in the south of Glasgow.

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We aim to be the college of choice for our communities. Our campuses are located close to a variety of local shops and cafés and have plenty of green spaces nearby to explore, relax and enjoy. They are also a short walk, bus or train stop away from many sports and cultural venues as well as the city centre.

Cardonald

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Anniesland

Parks 1

Train Stations 24 Corkerhill Station 25 Mount Florida Station 26 Anniesland Station 27 Jordanhill Station Sports 28 Pollok Park Bike Trails 29 Glasgow Ski & Snowboard Centre 30 Hampden Park 31 Bowling and Tennis 32 Goals 33 Scotstoun Stadium Culture 34 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 35 Glasgow Science Centre 36 Riverside Museum 37 The Burrell Collection 38 Pollok House 39 Tramway Events and Nightlife 40 SWG3 Studio Warehouse 41 Oran Mor 42 The Stand Comedy Club 43 The Glad Café 44 Scottish Event Campus 45 The Shed

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

2 Bellahouston Park 3 Pollok Country Park 4 Queen’s Park 5 Victoria Park 6 Kelvingrove Park Food and Retail 7 Byres Road 8 Anniesland Cross 9 Silverburn 10 Café Strange Brew 11 Bramble 12 Church on the Hill 13 The Bungo 14 The Rum Shack 15 Grain and Grind 16 Buck’s Bar 17 Lock 27 18 The Hyndland Café 19 Beefcake Café 20 The Granary 21 Paisley Road West 22 Beauty with a Conscience 23 Great Western Road

Langside

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HOW TO

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Thinking about coming to college can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people know what they would like to study but if you’re not sure, or don’t know what your options are, contact our Student Advice Team who will be happy to help you. Find out more about support available from Student Advice on pages 18 - 23 You can apply for courses via our website, where you will find further course information and guidance. Make sure you have details of any qualifications and work experience to hand when you complete the application. You should enter all your qualifications, including any that you are still working towards. What happens next? We will contact you by email after we have checked your application. Our interview process takes place from February through to August. See Page 16 for further interview advice.

1 Visit glasgowclyde.ac.uk 2 Search for the course you are interested in. 3 Read the course information and find out if it’s for you. Remember to check you meet the minimum entry requirements before you apply. 4 Click the ‘apply now’ button. You will be asked to register with an email address before you complete the application form. Remember to keep a note of the email address you use as this is how we will contact you. Admissions: 0141 272 3186 admissions@glasgowclyde.ac.uk Visit glasgowclyde.ac.uk/admissions for full details of each step of the admissions process.

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YOUR JOURNEY

Further Education Courses

Higher Education Courses

SCQF Level

2 3 4 5 6

National Qualification (NQ)/SVQ National Certificates (NC)

Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Full-time one year

Short Full-time 18 weeks

Full-time one year

Entry requirements vary for these courses, please check our website for further information.

Entry requirements: One or two Highers and National 5s or other equivalent qualifications.

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When you look at the courses throughout this prospectus you’ll see that they have a qualification in the course title, followed by a level from The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and campus.

Articulation Articulation means that there is an agreement that your Higher National qualification will allow you direct entry to a certain year of a degree course. For example, two years of study with us on an HND could allow direct entry to the third year of a degree at university. Most of our HNC and HND courses have at least one formal articulation route, and most courses offer many routes.

NQ Business Management

5 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

The SCQF Framework shows which level a course is at and helps to show progression routes. Each of our courses fits into the SCQF Framework. When you are looking at courses take note of the SCQF level. The table below can help you plan where to start your learning journey and how it may progress.

Higher Education Courses

SCQF Level

9 10

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Degree

Full-time two years (year 1 is HNC)

Full-time three years (years 1 and 2 are HND)

Entry requirements: HNC or equivalent qualification.

Entry requirements: HND or equivalent qualification.

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INTERVIEW

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We simply want to hear about your interest and motivations for studying in this subject area, and make sure you find the right course. If you require any additional support or adjustment for your interview please call our Learning Inclusion Team on 0141 272 3656 . What happens next? If your interview is successful you will be made a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on your selected course. You must respond to this offer within 14 working days. Our aim is not to reject any applicant and we may refer you to a different course or level. YOU CAN do it!

You may be invited to attend a face-to-face interview, an online interview or an information session as part of the application process. A college interview is more like a discussion, so that you and the course leader can figure out if the course you have chosen is the right fit for you. We want you to enjoy your time studying and the opportunity to chat about this is an important part of the application process at Glasgow Clyde College. Interviews and information sessions vary according to the type of course, some courses do not require an interview. If you are asked to an interview or information session there are some standard questions you should be ready to answer: • What do you know about the subject you are applying to study? • What interests you or excites you about this subject? • What are your personal skills or qualities? • What would you like to do after college?

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STUDENT ADVICE AND

YOU CAN get all the support you need at Glasgow Clyde College.

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get there? Our Student Advice Team will help map out a progression plan tailored to you, so you can achieve your goals. Care Experienced If you are care experienced we provide a named contact on each campus who will be able to support you from application throughout your learner journey. We also have a dedicated worker from Action for Children who will be able to mentor you and help you access additional services if needed. Our Student Advice Team are here to help with any questions you may have.

Choosing the right course and understanding funding options can be difficult, but our Student Advice Team are here to help you to make the right choice. We appreciate every person has individual needs and requirements, so no matter your situation, our Student Advice Team will be able to help you pick the best choices suited to your personal circumstances. How We Can Help The Student Advice Team is on hand to help with a wide range of issues and topics, including: Course Choices With such a variety of courses available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice. Whatever your education level, there’s a course that is perfect for you, and our advisers will help you to identify the one best suited to your skills. Jobs and Careers Not sure what career path is right for you? Or perhaps you know what you want to do, but just don’t know how to

Drop into one of our Student Advice Centres or get in touch

Anniesland Campus Location: Ground floor Cardonald Campus Location: Ground floor Langside Campus Location: First floor

0141 272 3636

info@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

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Learning Inclusion can provide specialist support for: • adult returners • care experienced students / care givers • those experiencing multiple deprivation • students with disabilities and/or additional support needs and identifiable assessment needs. Call the Learning Inclusion Team on 0141 272 3656 . Learning Support Everyone is entitled to learn and to realise their potential. If there is anything that could get in the way of your time at college talk to a member of the Learning Inclusion Team, who will work with you to develop your skills, confidence, motivation and independence.

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Counselling Our counselling service offers one- to-one appointments and weekly drop-in groups to provide students with a variety of self-help opportunities to support positive mental health and encourage resilience. We work closely with college partners, to ensure that students can be appropriately signposted to external support and clinical services. The counselling service also offers weekly drop-in groups to learn about mental health issues and to access support. A bespoke listening service offering one-to-one sessions to support students who have additional needs is also available. Mental Health Our award-winning partnership with SAMH has allowed teaching and support staff across our three campuses to be involved in a range of mental health awareness training and we have eight Mental Health First Aiders. All students will be offered access to a mental health course and resources during their induction to help support positive mental health and wellbeing. Our Time to Talk helpline is available to the whole college community and is staffed by qualified counsellors. Call Time to Talk on 0141 272 3786 .

The College provides access to self- help resources and materials for all students to help them manage or improve their mental health. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or feeling low there are self-guided courses and resources designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing. This can help you maintain positive mental health throughout your studies and provides specific resources to help you at times that might be particularly stressful such as the start of your course when you’re meeting new people for the first time, when your assessments start to make you anxious or when you are preparing for exams.

Glasgow Clyde College Student Association (GCCSA)

YOU CAN always talk to someone – we want everyone to feel supported on their learning journey. The GCCSA also drive several key campaigns throughout the year, including undertaking the LGBT Silver Charter, a quality standard that means the College is seen as a champion of LGBT inclusion. The GCCSA is committed to making your experience at college as enjoyable, beneficial and productive as possible. The GCCSA ensure that the student voice is heard, through Class Reps, the Ideas Group and Student Elections.

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YOUR FUNDING

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you will be sent an activation email to allow you to apply for your Bursary or EMA funding online. Applications will be available from June onwards. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. All funds are discretionary and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Higher Education (Advanced) Courses Applications for funding advanced courses should be made through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) at SAAS.gov.uk. Student Loan Many of our students apply for a Student Loan. It is worth keeping in mind that you will need to pay the loan back after you’ve left college or university and are earning more than £18,390. Other Funds There are other funds available to students, including: Childcare, Care Experienced Bursaries, Lone Parent/Dependant’s Grant, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and Discretionary Fund.

Most college students receive some level of financial support towards the cost of studying and it is important that your finances are arranged before starting your course. Students can access funding depending upon their age and status, and all awards are based on personal circumstances. The Student Funding Team is here to help you and can provide confidential, impartial advice on funding matters. Further Education (Non-Advanced) Courses The student funding you access will depend upon the course you choose but the most common funding sources are Bursaries or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Bursaries and EMAs Funding is not guaranteed and you will be required to provide evidence to support your application. All funding allocations are based upon your personal circumstances. Once you have received an offer of a place on a full-time further education course,

Things to think about:

For further information please get in touch

• What funding is available? • How will you pay for your living costs Including travel, food and accommodation?

0141 272 3674 funding@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

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HOW YOU’LL

YOU CAN fulfil your learning ambitions with us.

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We aim to provide an exceptional student experience and appreciate that the way that learning has been delivered over the last two years has changed. Many of our courses work best when students are on campus and we will be aiming to provide a face to face teaching experience wherever possible. We will also be providing high quality blended and digital learning approaches to suit the needs of all our students. If you require any support in learning digitally please inform the Course Leader or Student Support team.

What is Canvas? Canvas is an online learning tool that your lecturers will use throughout your course to support face-to-face and online teaching. Canvas is easy to use, simple to navigate and fast to access. Canvas on the go Canvas has a fantastic app for mobiles, meaning that you can get access to your course materials on the go. Make sure you download the Canvas Student app and search for Glasgow Clyde College.

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Access and Continuing Learning Courses

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Access to Education Courses Prince’s Trust Development Programme

Highers/Nationals and Social Sciences Courses National 4: Qualification Passport 41 National 5: English and Social Sciences 41 National 5: Sciences 41 Higher: English and Social Sciences 42 Higher: Science 42 Get into: Health and Medical Industries 42 Get into: Primary Teaching 43 Entry to Teaching for Graduates 43 Access to Humanities (SWAP) 44 Access to Law, Criminal Justice and Social Sciences (SWAP) 45 NC Social Science 46 NQ Psychology with Criminology 47 HNC Social Science 47 HND Social Science 47

29 29 29 30

Adult Return to Study BSL Studies (Level 1) Gateway to College Gateway to Early Years and Social Care

31 31 31

Gateway to Hairdressing and Beauty

Gateway to Healthcare

Gateway to Hospitality and Catering

Gateway to Science 33 Gateway to Youth and Community Work 33 ESOL Transitions - Beauty 34 ESOL Transitions - Gents Barbering 35 ESOL Transitions - Automotive 35 ESOL Transitions - Business and Administration 35 ESOL Transitions - Early Education and Childcare 36 ESOL Transitions - Healthcare 36 ESOL Transitions - Social Care 36 ESOL Transitions - Trades 37

Supported Education Courses Lifelong Learning Moving on to Independence Learning for Independence

49 49

50 50

Future Focus

NQ Skills for Life and Work

ESOL Courses English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Moving on to Work

NQ DFN Project Search (NHS) - Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary NQ DFN Project Search - Industry - Based at Renfrewshire Council

HND Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services 55

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Anniesland Cardonald Langside

Prince’s Trust Development Programme

3 SCQF LEVEL

The Prince’s Trust 12 week programme, can help you if you are 16-25, unemployed and looking for something new. You would be joining a group of up to 15 other young people to gain new skills, make new friends and improve your job prospects. If you sign up for the programme, you will be involved in a range of projects and activities. Amongst other things you will take on a community project of your choosing, get two weeks’ work experience in a field you are interested in and take part in an exciting team challenge.

Anniesland Cardonald Langside

Adult Return to Study

4 SCQF LEVEL

Are you an adult looking to return to education? Our NQ Adult Return to Study course will help you refresh your basic skills, improve confidence levels and access careers guidance, before applying for further education. You will also have the opportunity to undertake projects and develop the essential skills required to successfully progress to further study or employment. A personal development and guidance class is also part of the course, providing one-to-one support, to help you progress and meet your full potential.

BSL Studies (Level 1)

4 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

This course will build on the British Sign Language: An Introduction course to develop your British Sign Language skills. You will also study aspects of the history and culture of the Deaf community.

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Gateway to College

4 SCQF LEVEL

Gateway to College is a short full-time course that focuses on achieving National 4 qualifications in English and Maths while preparing for a vocational area of choice in the College. You will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to support successful transition to a relevant Level 5 course. In addition to academic qualifications, you will gain the necessary skills for further study, investigate how you learn and develop ways to improve your learning. You will also learn about gathering information, basic research, learning theories and strategies, self-awareness, study skills, planning, time management, organisation and resilience.

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Gateway to Early Years and Social Care

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

Gateway to Early Years and Social Care is a short full-time course that focuses on achieving SCQF Level 4 qualifications in English and care sector subjects while preparing for a vocational area of choice.

Gateway to Hairdressing and Beauty

4 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

Gateway to Hairdressing and Beauty is a short full-time course that focuses on achieving SCQF Level 4 qualifications in English, and hair and beauty subjects, while preparing for a vocational area of choice. You will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to support successful transition to a relevant Level 5 course. In addition to academic qualifications, you will complete a work placement, develop skills for employment and study to future proof your career path.

Gateway to Healthcare

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

Gateway to Health Care is a short full-time course that focuses on achieving SCQF Level 4 qualifications in English, healthcare sector subjects and wider core and meta-skills. This course prepares you to progress into your vocational area of choice within the College, to find employment or to secure training.

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Gateway to Hospitality and Catering

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

Gateway to Hospitality and Catering offers you a first step to studying hospitality and catering in a college setting. Your lecturers will work with you to prepare you to continue your college journey in this area. Along with SQA units in core skills, communications and employability you will work towards qualifications in organisational skills for cookery, cookery skills, techniques and processes, café / customer service and REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene. You will gain some practical experience in a training kitchen and busy college café.

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Gateway to Science

4 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

Gateway to Science is a short full-time course that focuses on achieving the relevant unit qualifications in communications and National 4 Maths and science subjects, that will prepare you for moving to science courses in the college. You will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to support successful transition onto the Introduction to Science course in January.

Gateway to Youth and Community Work

4 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

Gateway to Youth and Community Work is designed as an introduction for people who wish to pursue a career within a community-based setting or would like to become involved in community-based development work. The curriculum will focus on Community Learning and Development values, principles and practices, cultivating individual practical skills, leadership, mentoring, building networks and gaining an understanding of careers within youth and community work. The course provides a range of nationally recognised qualifications achieved through experiential and classroom-based learning. You will undertake a placement in the statutory or the voluntary sector doing community work, youth work or adult education to give you valuable practical experience.

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ESOL Transitions - Beauty

3 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

ESOL Transitions - Beauty is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in beauty. You will learn an introduction to beauty, employability skills and ESOL in context.

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ESOL Transitions - Gents Barbering

3 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

ESOL Transitions - Gents Barbering is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in barbering. You will learn an introduction to barbering, employability skills and ESOL in context.

ESOL Transitions - Automotive

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

ESOL Transitions - Automotive is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in automotive engineering. This is an ideal taster programme. You will learn SQA Automotive skills for work, employability units and personal development units.

ESOL Transitions - Business and Administration

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

ESOL Transitions - Business and Administration is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in business and administration. You will learn an introduction to business and administration, an introduction to cost accounting, employability units, ESOL in context: work and complete a work placement.

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ESOL Transitions - Early Education and Childcare

4 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

ESOL Transitions - Early Education and Childcare is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in the early education and childcare sector. You will learn skills for work: early education and childcare National 4 units, employability units, industry recognised qualifications and complete a work placement.

ESOL Transitions - Healthcare

4 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

ESOL Transitions - Healthcare is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in the healthcare sector. You will learn skills for work: health sector units, employability units, industry recognised qualifications and complete a work placement.

ESOL Transitions - Social Care

4 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

ESOL Transitions - Social Care is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English who are interested in a career in the social care sector. You will learn National 4 care, employability units, industry recognised qualifications and complete a work placement.

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ESOL Transitions - Trades

4 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

ESOL Transitions - Trades is a part-time course designed for non-native speakers of English aged between 16 – 23 who are interested in a career in construction and routes to apprenticeships. This is an ideal taster programme. You will work towards construction units and learn core and employability skills.

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ESOL Courses

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses help you to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English. Our courses prepare you for further study and getting a job. Studying ESOL at Glasgow Clyde College will also increase your confidence to speak English for everyday life in Glasgow including social situations – with friends and classmates, work or helping your children at school.

You will improve: • Your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills • Grammar and vocabulary • Pronunciation

You will learn about: • English for work and living in the UK • British culture

You will have: • Regular homework • Progress tests in class • Assessments

You will gain: During the course you will work towards certificates which are recognised by colleges and employers including: • SQA ESOL qualifications • SCQF grammar and vocabulary

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Highers/Nationals and Social Sciences Courses

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National 4: Qualification Passport

SCQF LEVEL

Langside

National 4: Qualification Passport will focus on achieving National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and Biology. Over the year you will study all three National 4 qualifications to allow you to progress directly to the National 5 programme or to other Level 5 courses at Glasgow Clyde College. You will have a designated guidance contact who will support you during your course and help you decide on your next steps.

National 5: English and Social Sciences

SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

This new course will allow you to study three National 5s and aims to enable progression to our Higher: English and Social Sciences course. You will study National 5 English, Maths and Psychology (Anniesland Campus) or History (Langside Campus) as well as receiving guidance support. This course gives you the basic qualifications to pursue further study in the arts and social sciences.

National 5: Sciences

SCQF LEVEL

Langside

This new course will allow you to study three National 5s and aims to enable progression to our Higher: Sciences course. You will study National 5 Maths and choose two from three National 5 sciences; Biology, Chemistry or Physics, as well as receiving guidance support. This course gives you the basic qualifications to pursue further study in science.

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Higher: English and Social Sciences

SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

This new course will allow you to study three Highers and aims to enable progression to both HND and degree programmes. You will study Higher English and chose two subjects from Higher History, Modern Studies or Psychology as well as receiving guidance support.

Higher: Sciences

SCQF LEVEL

Langside

This new course will allow you to study three Highers and aims to enable progression to both HND and degree programmes. You can choose to study either Higher Maths and two sciences, or three sciences; Higher Chemistry, Higher Human Biology and Higher Physics. There may be an opportunity for some students, with relevant qualifications and following interview, to take on four Highers in one sitting or to study National 5 or Higher English in addition to these subjects.

Get into: Health and Medical Industries

6 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

Are you looking to get into the health or medical industries? Do you want to study nursing, paramedic science or midwifery but you don’t have the mandatory entry qualifications? This new course will enable you to achieve the qualifications required to progress to a number of health and medical courses where mandatory entry qualifications include Higher English, Higher Human Biology and National 5 Maths.

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Get into: Primary Teaching

6 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

Is it your dream to become a primary teacher? This new course will give you the basic qualifications to progress to an undergraduate degree in primary teaching. You will study Higher English and National 5 Applications of Maths while learning some key skills required to be an effective primary teacher. You will gain skills in sports coaching to deliver physical education and you will gain an introduction to Spanish and/or British Sign Language to support you in developing learners’ linguistic skills. You will also learn basic theories of teaching and learning and how to support the behaviour and needs of your learners. You will have a designated guidance contact throughout to support you in applying to university or for further college study.

Entry to Teaching for Graduates

6 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland

If you wish to apply for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and already possess a relevant degree but do not have the course entry requirements (Higher English and National 5 Maths), this is the course for you. Successful completion of this course would allow you to apply for any PGDE course in Scotland.

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Access to Humanities (SWAP)

6 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

Access to Humanities is run in partnership with the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) and is designed for adults who have been away from education, typically for five years or more. You will have the opportunity to study a range of SQA Social Science units at SCQF Levels 5 and 6, alongside units in communication, mathematics and information technology. The course also includes a class in ‘Preparation for Higher Education’ which, combined with guidance, aims to help you reach your full potential. There are two options available for study. If you study at Anniesland Campus, the Access to Humanities course offers progression to social science degrees only. If you study at Langside Campus, the Access to Humanities course offers the potential to progress either to social science degrees or to primary education. If you wish to go on to primary teaching, you will require to study and successfully complete a mathematics examination at SCQF Level 5 and secure and complete a placement in a primary school.

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Access to Law, Criminal Justice and Social Sciences (SWAP)

6 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

Access to Law, Criminal Justice and Social Sciences is run in partnership with the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) and is designed for adults who have been away from education, typically for five years or more. You will have the opportunity to study a range of SQA units at SCQF Levels 5 and 6 including law, criminology, psychology and politics, alongside units in communication, mathematics and information technology.

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NC Social Science

5 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

NC Social Science is for you if you wish to begin study in the social sciences. It provides an introduction to several social science subjects, and considers how society, past and present, impacts the individual and how people can impact their surroundings. A range of topics will be covered, these include conformity and where it comes from, discussions on how the media, family and education influence people and the steps and processes undertaken at a crime scene by various professionals. It is hoped that the course will develop an understanding of how different social scientists attempt to explain the world that surrounds us. It is designed to offer a foundation level of knowledge and understanding in several social science disciplines, and introduces you to the study of people and society. The course includes National 5 Level units in English, and a selection of Social Sciences.

NC Social Science

6 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

NC Social Science aims to offer you an SCQF Level 6 of knowledge and understanding in several social science disciplines, and is designed to prepare you for HNC level courses in the social sciences or other social subjects.

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NQ Psychology with Criminology

6 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

NQ Psychology with Criminology is designed to give you an introduction to human behaviour and mental processes as well as the many factors that influence criminal behaviour. You will also study other social science subjects and successful completion of this course would enable you to achieve NC Social Sciences (Level 6).

HNC Social Science (Articulation partnership with the University of Glasgow)

7 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

This one-year course has been designed in agreement with the University of Glasgow to allow successful progression to year 2 of social science degree programmes. The course is designed for those who wish to study a range of social science subjects up to and including the equivalent of first year university level, but in an alternative higher education setting. Through critical thinking about social and cultural issues the course seeks to develop your analytical, evaluative, problem solving and communication skills.

HND Social Science

8 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

HND Social Science is ideal if you want to study a range of subjects up to and including the equivalent of 2nd year university level, but in an alternative higher education setting. Through critical thinking about social and cultural issues the course seeks to further develop your analytical, evaluative, problem solving and communication skills.

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Supported Education Courses

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Lifelong Learning

2 SCQF LEVEL

Langside Cardonald

This part-time Lifelong Learning course offers learning opportunities for adults who need additional support for learning. It aims to support personal development, self-determination and social inclusion. The course subjects consist of half-day sessions and you can apply for up to two subjects which will develop your knowledge and skills. Teaching takes place in small informal groups and covers a variety of subjects including: cookery, art, drama, music, upcycling, digital photography, information technology and sport. Please note that the subjects offered vary between campuses.

Moving on to Independence

2 SCQF LEVEL

Cardonald

This one-year Moving on to Independence course is for young people who require additional support for learning and wish to develop relevant skills and knowledge to progress to an appropriate future option. This may include opportunities with other agencies, volunteering opportunities or supported / open employment. The aim of the course is to build skills that will prepare you for life after college. This course is suitable for you if you have completed Learning for Independence or a similar course. You will develop personal and employability skills through a wide range of subjects and receive guidance and support to develop your own Personal Learning and Support Plan, to meet your additional needs and goals. Learning to work with others is an important element of the course and is encouraged through projects and activities. You will participate in work experience placements within the college and these are an excellent way of preparing for supported employment or volunteering.

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Anniesland Langside Cardonald

Learning for Independence

2 SCQF LEVEL

Learning for Independence is ideal if you have recently left school and you would like to build your confidence. It will help you make the transition from school to further education or other appropriate progression routes by developing your social, practical and independence skills. You will develop employability skills through a wide range of subjects and you will receive guidance and support to develop your own Personal Learning and Support Plan, which will be tailored to your needs and goals.

Future Focus

2 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

Future Focus is a part-time course which offers you an excellent opportunity to build your personal confidence with learning and the challenges of everyday life. Through practical learning you will be supported to grow as an individual. You will work in teams towards formal qualifications. This is an ideal platform for those preparing to apply for full-time study within further education or for those who are not able to commit to full-time study.

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Anniesland Cardonald Langside

NQ Skills for Life and Work

2 3 4 SCQF LEVEL

NQ Skills for Life and Work offers young people with a learning disability, who require additional support, the opportunity to gain skills that will prepare them for employment, continue with further education and live more independent lives. The course is designed to be a personalised / tailored experience thus providing each student with opportunities to develop and improve life skills, independence and if appropriate, may provide openings for students to infill into other college faculties to experience mainstream courses. All students are supported throughout the academic year and guidance staff use Personal Learning and Support Plans to capture learning and personal goals, progress and achievements. Students develop core and interpersonal skills such as working with others and problem solving.

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Moving on to Work

3 SCQF LEVEL

Anniesland Langside

Moving on to Work is aimed at young people with additional support needs who are almost ready for employment or progression into subject-specific further education courses. It is ideal if you wish to gain work and/or volunteering experience to develop skills and qualities for the workplace. In addition to placements, you will consolidate learning and prepare for future progression at college. You will attend college two days per week and it is hoped you will take part in a work or volunteering placement up to two days per week.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

NQ DFN Project Search (NHS)

3 SCQF LEVEL

NQ DFN Project Search is offered by Glasgow Clyde College in partnership with Glasgow City Council Supported Employment Service and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It is ideal if you have learning disabilities and would like to develop your employability skills. You will develop your skills at Glasgow Royal Infirmary where you will carry out work placements and attend classes. Work placements may include portering, catering, domestic and administration roles. You will also develop essential skills that will help you gain employment such as CV writing, interview techniques and working with others. You will be supported throughout the course by a college lecturer, a job coach and hospital staff. To ensure your learning is tailored to suit your own needs and goals, you will develop a Personal Learning and Support Plan.

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NQ DFN Project Search - Industry

3 SCQF LEVEL

Renfrewshire Council

DFN Project Search – Industry is delivered by Glasgow Clyde College in partnership with Renfrewshire Council. The course provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability skills to support young people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions make successful transitions to a working life. You will develop your employability skills at Renfrewshire Council where you will develop essential skills in a classroom setting that will help you gain employment, in subjects such as team building, workplace safety and technology. You will also participate in three, 10 week work placements in a variety of job roles within Renfrewshire Council and local partners. Work placements may include catering, housekeeping, administration and environmental roles. The experience and skills that you gain from both classroom based activities and the work placements will improve your job marketability. You will be supported throughout the course by a college lecturer, a job coach and council staff. To ensure your learning is tailored to suit your own needs and employment goals you will develop a Personal Learning and Support Plan.

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HND Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services

8 SCQF LEVEL

Langside

HND Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services is a one-year course designed to provide you with a specialist qualification if you want to work with children or adults who have additional support needs, with an emphasis on the management of support services. The course develops the underpinning theoretical knowledge, direct practice experience, values and understanding gained previously as well as first line managerial knowledge and skills.

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Business, Creative and Digital Industries Courses

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HND Fashion Communications Foundation in Graphic Design and Illustration

Business and Finance Courses NQ Advanced Business and Accounting 59 HND Accounting 59 NQ Administration with Digital Technologies 60 NQ Medical Administration 60

74 74 75 75

HND Illustration

HND Graphic Design

BA Hons Graphic Design

HNC Administration and IT with PDA in Medical Administration HND Administration and Information Technology with Human Resource Management NQ Introduction to Administration with Business

Media and Performing Arts Courses NC Acting and Performance

77 77 78 79

HND Acting and Performance

NQ Dance

HND Dance Artists NQ Media Studies

62 63 63 64

80 80

NQ Business, Finance and IT NQ Business Management

HND Media and Communications

HND Practical Journalism

NQ Business with IT

NQ Preparation for HND Music

82 82 82

NQ Advanced Business Administration with Human Resource Management

HND Music

NQ Business and Finance with Digital Technologies

NQ Stringed Instrument Making HND Stringed Instrument Making and Repair

64 65

HND Business

NC Sound Production HND Sound Production

Fashion, Textiles and Design Courses Introduction to Art and Design (UAL Level 2) 67 Advanced Portfoilo Preparation (UAL Level 3) 67 NQ Art and Design: Fine Art Portfolio 67 Fast-track Art and Design Portfoilo 68 HNC Art and Design 68 HNC Fine Art: Painting and Printmaking 69 HNC Fine Art: Contemporary Art Practice 69 HND Contemporary Art Practice 69 NQ Foundation in Fashion and Textiles 70 HND Fashion Textiles 71 HND/BA Textiles (Specialising in Printed, Knitted and Woven Textiles) 71 HND Fashion Technology 72 HND Fashion Design 72

84 NQ Introduction to Broadcasting and Film 85 HND Digital Film and Television 85 Hospitality, Events and Tourism Courses NPA Bakery 87 NQ Bakery 87 NPA Professional Cookery 87 NQ Professional Cookery 88 NQ Events, Festivals and Hospitality 89 HND Events Management 89 NQ Check-in to Travel and Tourism 90 NQ Cabin Crew Operations 90 NQ Travel and Tourism 90 HNC Travel and Tourism 91 HND Travel and Tourism 91

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