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Accessor Qualifications

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.