Course modules
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Whether you’re looking to equip yourself for a new career, start your own business, or simply to prepare yourself for a further study, we have a great selection of FREE modules for you to jump into.
Successful completion of the modules count towards credits for the full time course.
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Health and Social Care
Collaborative Working
Collaborative Working
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Tuesday 20 January
Duration: 17 weeks
Day & time: Tuesday 9am-11am
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Entry Requirements: Working in Health or Social Care Role, an SVQ2, SVQ3 or Level 6 in a health and social care subject.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Healthcare Practice/HNC Healthcare Practice (degree link) or HNC Social Services
Exploring Mental Health
Exploring Mental Health
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Thursday 22 January
Duration: 17 weeks
Day & time: Thursday 11am-1pm
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Entry Requirements: Working in Health or Social Care Role, an SVQ2, SVQ3 or Level 6 in a health and social care subject.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Healthcare Practice/HNC Healthcare Practice (degree link) or HNC Social Services
Understanding Loss and The Process of Grief
Understanding Loss and The Process of Grief
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Monday 19 January
Duration: 17 weeks
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.
Entry Requirements: Working in Health or Social Care Role, an SVQ2, SVQ3 or Level 6 in a health and social care subject.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Healthcare Practice/HNC Healthcare Practice (degree link) or HNC Social Services
Integrative Healthcare
Clinical Sports Massage
Clinical Sports Massage
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Tuesday 20 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: Tuesdays 9am-4pm
Study mode: This is a face-to-face course supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Entry Requirements: Anatomy and Physiology (SCQF 7) AND a qualification in massage
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Concepts of Nutrition within Therapeutic Interventions
Concepts of Nutrition within Therapeutic Interventions
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: Monday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
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.
Entry Requirements: An SCQF 8 qualification in any subject would be beneficial
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
Science and the Environment
Ecology and Ecosystems
Ecology and Ecosystems
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Tuesday 20 January
Duration: 17 weeks
Day & time: Tuesdays 11pm-1pm
Study mode: This is a face-to-face course supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Bioscience
Microbiology
Microbiology
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Wednesday 21 January
Duration: 17 weeks
Day & time: Wednesdays 9-11am
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 HNC Bioscience
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Thursday 22 January
Duration: 17 weeks
Day & time: Thursdays 11am-1pm
Study mode: This is a face-to-face course supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our HNC Bioscience
Sport and Fitness
Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity for Participants with Disabilities
Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity for Participants with Disabilities
This module will enable you to develop knowledge and skills necessary to introduce sport and physical activity for participants with disabilities
Level: SCQF Level 7
Start date: Tuesday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: Tuesdays 12-2pm
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 HNC Sports Coaching and Development.
Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
This module will provide you with a broad base of knowledge of the scope and main areas of sport and exercises psychology theory and practice.
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: Tuesday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: Tuesdays 1-2pm
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 BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness
Nutrition for Performance and Health
Nutrition for Performance and Health
This module looks at the key components of nutrition allowing you to understand the role it plays in both health and performance.
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: Tuesday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: Tuesdays 2-4pm
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 BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness
Visual Art
Creative Practice 2
Creative Practice 2
This module allows you to facilitate the development of your individual visual practice with tutorial guidance from staff. It is not a structured class, rather this time in the week enables you to discuss your work on a one-to-one basis with tutors who will support and challenge your creative development.
Level: SCQF Level 8
Start date: Tuesday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Entry Requirements: Please send the below in an email to: Karen.Gillan.Moray@uhi.ac.uk
- A digital portfolio of up to 5 images of recent work – in one pdf;
- Short 250 word max statement explaining your motivations for studying this module and what you hope to gain from it;
- Previous experience of studying creative subjects/or if no formal studies, evidence of work/creative activity. - this can be a record of study or your CV, one page max.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Creative Practice 4
Creative Practice 4
This module allows you to facilitate the development of your personal studio practice based on a self-directed brief.
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: Tuesday 19 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: TBC
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Entry Requirements: Please send the below in an email to: Karen.Gillan.Moray@uhi.ac.uk
- A digital portfolio of up to 5 images of recent work – in one pdf;
- Short 250 word max statement explaining your motivations for studying this module and what you hope to gain from it;
- Previous experience of studying creative subjects/or if no formal studies, evidence of work/creative activity. - this can be a record of study or your CV, one page max.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
Research Project
Research Project
This module assists you in developing academic work which will help you to prepare for a more in-depth study and piece of writing.
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: Friday 23 January
Duration: 12 weeks
Day & time: Fridays, tbc
Study mode: This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
Entry Requirements: Please send the below in an email to: Karen.Gillan.Moray@uhi.ac.uk
- A digital portfolio of up to 5 images of recent work – in one pdf;
- Short 250 word max statement explaining your motivations for studying this module and what you hope to gain from it;
- Previous experience of studying creative subjects/or if no formal studies, evidence of work/creative activity. - this can be a record of study or your CV, one page max.
Progression: Can be used to supplement existing qualifications to meet entry requirements onto our BA (Hons) Fine Art
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