“ This is a fantastic opportunity to secure an alternative route to degree level study . We look forward to welcoming you as an associate student to QMU .”
Callum Maguire Head of Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits
• If you are unsure about making the leap from school to university , then studying at college can be a good way to prepare for the move , and one of the benefits may be the smaller classes at college . As you work through the HN , the college and QMU will prepare you for the more independent learning style and the academic standards required at university level .
• If you have been out of education for a while , or have been working in industry and now want to gain a relevant qualification , college may be a more suitable entry route for you . Colleges specialise in helping people returning to education after a break and learning styles are a lot more vocational and practical than in higher education . The first year of the associate student routes is designed to reflect these types of learning styles .
• You may have found that your Higher results after school are not good enough to get into university , or your school qualifications were not up to date if they were taken a while ago . The associate student routes offer entry to QMU degrees with slightly lower entry qualifications because the first year is spent at college .
• As you progress through your HN course we will arrange visits to the University campus , workshops on academic skills and guest lectures – this will ensure you are well prepared for the transition to QMU .
• You will be in a class where there are other associate students , so you will be able to make friends with the people who you will study with for four years , before joining a bigger cohort of students at QMU to complete the degree .
Facilities and services
During the first year you will be enrolled at both institutions and can take advantage of the facilities at each . College facilities could include catering , library services , student support services , health and fitness facilities , spa and hair and beauty salons , and sometimes accommodation . At QMU , you can use the Learning Resource Centre , student support services , the Sports Centre , the Students ’ Union and its clubs and societies , and our excellent accommodation and catering services — details of which can be found in this prospectus .
Funding
You can apply to the Students ’ Awards Agency for Scotland ( SAAS ) for funding for your course . As long as you meet the eligibility criteria , SAAS will pay the course fees and you can apply for a student loan to help with your living costs . When applying to SAAS you will need to have a conditional offer from QMU , and be sure to apply for the full Degree Fee Waiver ( not the HNC Fee Waiver which is less ). For further information , see www . saas . gov . uk .
MORE INFO : W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / access-to-higher-education / associatestudent-scheme / E : associatestudent @ qmu . ac . uk
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