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PDA Conduct the Internal Verification Process
PDA Conduct the Internal Verification Process
This Professional Development Award (PDA) is relevant to teachers, lecturers and tutors who may have a role in quality assuring the delivery of a range of qualifications that are assessed in a non-workplace context and in ensuring consistency of assessment decisions made within their delivering centre.
Course Code: U92X2
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: Variable
Duration: Up to 1 year
Study mode: You will access all your learning via your computer or device. Learning materials are posted online and you work through them in your own time, communicating with each other and your lecturer via discussions boards, forums and email. You will be provided with online resources to work through, with the support of your lecturers.
PDA Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment
PDA Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment
This Professional Development Award (PDA) will develop knowledge and skills in monitoring assessment processes and decisions within an organisation and helping to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment.
Course Code: U92X2
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: Variable
Duration: Up to 1 year
Study mode: You will access all your learning via your computer or device. Learning materials are posted online and you work through them in your own time, communicating with each other and your lecturer via discussions boards, forums and email. You will be provided with online resources to work through, with the support of your lecturers.
Art
Painting
Painting
Module Code: UW107202
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Creative Practice 1
Creative Practice 1
Module Code: UW108461
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This is a practical based course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Creative Practice 2
Creative Practice 2
Module Code: UW108462
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This is a practical based course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Printed Image
Printed Image
Module Code: UW107199
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Spatial Practices
Spatial Practices
Module Code: UW107203
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Creative Practice 4
Creative Practice 4
Module Code: UW109742
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This is a practical based course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Research Project
Research Project
Module Code: UW109707
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: January 2027
Duration: TBC
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Education and Childcare
Play in Childhood
Play in Childhood
Module Code: UC807188
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 15 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Education and Childcare courses
Sociology of the Family
Sociology of the Family
Module Code: UC807188
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 15 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Education and Childcare courses
Assuring Quality in Childhood Practice
Assuring Quality in Childhood Practice
Module Code: UC807188
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 15 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Education and Childcare courses
Youth and Global Society
Youth and Global Society
Module Code: UL308479
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 15 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Education and Childcare courses
Counselling
PDA Addiction Counselling
PDA Addiction Counselling
This course explores the emotional, psychological and social factors that shape addiction and recovery. Through reflective practice, case based learning and meaningful discussions, you’ll develop a compassionate and informed approach that considers the whole person not just the addiction.
Course Code: U95L5
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
PDA Counselling: Children and Young People
PDA Counselling: Children and Young People
Bridging research-informed practice with hands-on skills, you will embed and consolidate critical understanding of theories, principles and concepts into safe and competent therapeutic practice with Children and Young People (CYP).
Course Code: U648C
Level: SCQF Level 11
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 1 year
Day & time: Saturdays, TBC every 3-4 weeks
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Relationships Centred Counselling Skills
Relationships Centred Counselling Skills
Module Code: UMOF1ER34
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Counselling Across the Lifespan
Counselling Across the Lifespan
Module Code: UC809502
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Trauma Informed Approaches to Counselling
Trauma Informed Approaches to Counselling
Module Code: UC809503
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Legal & Ethical Counselling
Legal & Ethical Counselling
Module Code: UC810809
Level: SCQF Level 10
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Relational Perspectives in Counselling
Relational Perspectives in Counselling
Module Code: UC810810
Level: SCQF Level 10
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Facilitating Groups: Models & Application
Facilitating Groups: Models & Application
Module Code: UC809504
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Therapy Beyond the Room
Therapy Beyond the Room
Module Code: UC809505
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Counselling with Diversity & Difference
Counselling with Diversity & Difference
Module Code: UC810811
Level: SCQF Level 10
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Integrating Somatic Approaches in Counselling
Integrating Somatic Approaches in Counselling
Module Code: UC810812
Level: SCQF Level 10
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health
Health and Social Care
PDA Health & Social Care: Administration of Medication
PDA Health & Social Care: Administration of Medication
This course is an essential part of training for all carers involved in the administration of medication in care homes, residential care or care at home services.
Course Code: U97L5
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is work based where you will study online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturers
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Health and Social Care courses
Collaborative Working
Collaborative Working
Module Code: UMOH99434
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto a variety of degrees across Health and Social Care, Counselling and Integrative Healthcare.
Exploring Mental Health
Exploring Mental Health
Module Code: UMOJ5R934
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto a variety of degrees across Health and Social Care, Counselling and Integrative Healthcare.
Integrative Healthcare
Digital Essentials for Carers (SCQF Level 6)
Digital Essentials for Carers (SCQF Level 6)
Course Code: MOFCDFUN6O
Level: SCQF Level 6
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Study mode: You will access all your learning via your computer or device. Learning materials are posted online and you work through them in your own time, communicating with each other and your lecturer via discussions boards, forums and email.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto a variety of degrees across Health and Social Care, Counselling and Integrative Healthcare.
Hand Reflexology
Hand Reflexology
Module Code: UB308004
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 11 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Concepts of Nutrition within a Therapeutic Setting
Concepts of Nutrition within a Therapeutic Setting
Module Code: UB409001
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Clinical Sports Massage
Clinical Sports Massage
Module Code: UB307006
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Sports Taping
Sports Taping
Module Code: UB308009
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and remote learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Social Sciences
PDA Psychology
PDA Psychology
This course allows you to develop your understanding, on academic and practical levels in Psychology.
Course Code: U90C8
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 34 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study mainly online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturers, however there may be some face-to-face teaching on campus available.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Social Sciences
PDA Politics
PDA Politics
This course allows you to develop your understanding, on academic and practical levels in Politics.
Course Code: U90L2
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 34 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study mainly online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturers, however there may be some face-to-face teaching on campus available.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Social Sciences
PDA Sociology
PDA Sociology
This course allows you to develop your understanding, on academic and practical levels in Sociology.
Course Code: U90L3
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 34 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will study mainly online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturers, however there may be some face-to-face teaching on campus available.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Social Sciences
Sport and Fitness
Nutrition, Wellbeing & Health
Nutrition, Wellbeing & Health
Module Code: UMOJ6EA47
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Prevention & Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Prevention & Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Module Code: UMOFW6734
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Psychology of Sport & Exercise
Psychology of Sport & Exercise
Module Code: UMOJ42234
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity for Participants with Disabilities
Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity for Participants with Disabilities
Module Code: UMOJ42334
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Psychology of Physical Activity
Psychology of Physical Activity
Module Code: UMOJ6EE47
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Module Code: UC608003
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
Sports Nutrition & Dietary Consideration
Sports Nutrition & Dietary Consideration
Module Code: UC609006
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: You will access all learning via your computer or device. Lectures and other sessions are timetabled and you will attend these remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our Sport and Fitness courses.
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