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CHOOSING A COURSE
If you want to become a student, full-time or part-time, of Skye & Wester Ross College, you can expect us to provide you with the information and advice which helps you choose the most suitable course for your needs.
You can expect us to provide you with information about:
- The courses we offer
- Entry requirements.
- How to apply.
- Support Services for students (including accommodation, welfare and support for students with disabilities/additional support needs).
- Sources of financial help (e.g. Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs), Bursaries, Discretionary Funds and Student Loans).
PREPARING FOR STUDY
Once you have been accepted onto the course of your choice, you will receive information, guidance and support through a course induction programme to help you complete your studies successfully.
You will receive information on:
- The aims and structure of your course, teaching methods used, including the mix of practical, lecturing and tutorial sessions.
- Facilities for students with disabilities/additional support needs.
WHILST ON YOUR COURSE OF STUDY
You can expect:
- To receive high standards of teaching and supervision of project work.
- To make an appointment with a member of staff to discuss the programme for which you have been accepted and your personal progress on the programme.
- To have access to the college’s guidance and counselling services which offer academic, career, vocational and additional support needs advice and support.
- Efficient and appropriate assessment procedures.
- An opportunity to express your views on the quality of teaching and other services.
- To have any formal complaints investigated thoroughly and without undue delay.
CAREER GUIDANCE
At any stage of your study, or when you leave the college, we can arrange access to a number of guidance and career opportunities. These may include:
- An interview with a member of staff from Careers Scotland.
- Assistance with compilation of CV.
- Job seeking skills
- Careers Library Materials (Videos, books, web-based information, etc).
