SWAPWest Induction SWAP and your year ahead

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SWAPWest InductionSWAP and your year ahead
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What is SWAP?

• Provide Access Programmes that progress to degree
  or HNC/D.
• For adults with no, few or out of date
  qualifications.
• Over 33,000 adults have returned to education
  through SWAP.
• SWAP is a national organisation we are SWAPWest.
• A partnership of colleges universities in the
  West of Scotland.
• Humanities, Primary Education, Social Work,
  Nursing, Allied Health, Medical Studies,
  Science, Engineering, Maths and Computing.

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Contents of SWAP Programme

• You will
• Study at least 18 academic units (SQA units).
• Study at Int 2/National 5 and Higher/CFE Higher
  level.
• Some units are beyond this level (STEM and
  Medical Studies).
• Complete the SWAP Preparation for Higher
  Education (PHE) unit.
• Includes class work and visiting university
  campuses for Study Skills Days (Jan-Jun)
• Receive a SWAP Student Profile at the end of the
  year.

You must pass all units and complete your PHE to
complete the programme.
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SWAP Student Profiles

• An enhanced reference from college to
  universities.
• Shows list of units completed.
• All tutors contribute to this and agree grades
  (A-D).
• Grades are not on specific academic work.
• Grades comment on your level of preparedness for
  university/HN.

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Benefits of SWAP Programme

• You will
• Have continuous assessment for most academic
  units.
• Gain knowledge and skills needed for HE study.
• Receive guidance in making choices about further
  study.
• Receive support for applying to university via
  UCAS.
• Prepare for practical matters as well as develop
  your Study Skills by completing your Prep for HE
  workbooks.
• Feel more confident about progressing to the next
  step.

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Registration
www.ScottishWiderAccess.org
You must register as a SWAP student to get the
benefits. Register as soon as possible. Do not
delay.
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Learner Agreement

• Formalisation of things we will cover today.
• Read it carefully.
• NB Disclosure of criminal convictions.
• Sign the register to confirm that you have read
  accept the terms.
• Tick to show that you have registered online
  already

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Preparation for Higher Education
PHE is an essential part of a SWAP Programme and
is comprised of class work and university visits

• A) Class work
• Work through the PHE workbooks throughout the
  year
• Download from SWAPWest website or your own
  college VLE.

• B) University visits
• Visit universities on your own open days,
  applicant visit days, any time.
• SWAP Study Skills Days at universities run
  January to May.

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PHE Group Activity

• Read PHE workbook descriptions.
• Place on timeline (Sep-Jun) where you think they
  belong.
• Compare timelines
• Some workbooks do apply to specific times of
  year.
• Others you can do any time.

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PHE Contents

• Introduction
• Taking Stock - Part One
• Study Diary (throughout the year)
• Taking Stock - Part Two
• UCAS Guide
• Personal Statement
• Interview Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Study Skills (throughout the year)
• Finance
• Taking Stock - Part Three
• What Happens Next
• Extended referencing guide

Downloadable from the SWAPWest website
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Where to find PHE
www.ScottishWiderAccess.org
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Progression Routes

• The Progression Routes document is a list of
  university courses you can apply for using your
  SWAP qualification.
• They state the requirements for entry read
  carefully.
• Some places are limited and entry is competitive.
  
• Some places are subject to selection and/or
  interview.
• STEM Specific units and summer school
  (Strathclyde).
• Progression Routes will be available in late
  October.

Please contact SWAP if you are applying to any
course that is not in the progression routes. Let
us know if you have any questions.
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Compare profile grade requirements before you
apply!
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SWAP Student Mentoring Network
www.facebook.com/groups/743396469057202
Or send an email to amy.angus_at_scottishwideracces
s.org for an invitation
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Contact Us

• SWAPWest
• c/o Glasgow Kelvin College City
• 43 Shamrock Street
• Glasgow
• G4 9LD
• Tel [phone]
• Email swapwest_at_scottishwideraccess.org
• Web http//www.scottishwideraccess.org
• Facebook http//www.facebook.com/swapwest
• Director Kenny Anderson
• Development Officers Dr. Lisa Marsili, Amy
  Angus
• Admin Karen Cunningham and Erica ONeill

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A message from last year
http//youtu.be/lXtKXgeZeJE
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Message in a Bottle
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How to Apply to Primary Education

• Procedure
• SWAPWest has its own application procedure.
• Apply through SWAP but also need to complete
  UCAS.
• You can apply to study at Glasgow, Strathclyde
  and UWS.
• Application form
• Tutor will give you a SWAPWest application form
  in late October.
• Make sure your completed form is perfect as the
  panel will use these to decide who to invite for
  interview.
• Write an excellent supporting statement.
• Check all spelling, grammar, presentation etc.
• Include a reference from practical experience.
• Deadline for SWAPWest application will be given
  to you by your tutor nearer the time.

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Guide to BEd Application

• Complete SWAPWest application form, including a
  reference.
• Submit by deadline the panel will select who to
  invite for interview.
• Complete UCAS application for your four Plan B
  choices by the
• 15th of January (leaving one space for
  BEd/alternative to be entered after decisions
  have been made).
• Those selected will attend their interviews in
  February/March.
• Those not invited for interview can add another
  choice on UCAS.
• Results of interviews will be given.
• Students insert 5th choice on UCAS form within 7
  days of decision. Insert BEd if offered a place
  (or another Plan B if not).

Download Prep for HE UCAS, Personal Statement and
Interview Skills guides from the SWAPWest website