SWAP Access to Secondary Teaching

Overview

Interested in a career as a secondary school teacher? Our SWAP Access to Secondary Teaching course could be perfect for you! This course will set you on the path to a rewarding career, in a variety of potential subjects including History, Geography, Sport, Sociology, English, Philosophy and more.

This course will cover a variety of Social Science disciplines including History and Sociology as well as National 5 Mathematics, Communication, Literature and ICT core skills.

Entry

Applicants should have been out of education for at least five years and should be SWAP eligible, 

Selection will be based upon the online application form, a formal interview and a written task. All applications will be considered on their merits. If English is your second language, you should have English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5 or National 5 ESOL (grade B or above).

Applicants should already have National 4 Mathematics (or equivalent) as the course involves direct entry to National 5 Mathematics.

Learn

This programme has been approved by our partners at SWAPWest (Scottish Wider Access Programme – West of Scotland) and will cover National 5 Mathematics (including the SQA exam in May), Communication and Literature, ICT core skills and a variety of Social Science disciplines such as History and Sociology.

The programme is designed to help secure access to Year 1 of university degree study in Secondary Education at a local university, with other potential degree options available too.