FREE Taster Modules
Access free taster modules designed to help you achieve your goals.
Choose an individual module with successful completion counting towards credits for the full time course. Applicants are entitled to one free 'taster' module, additional modules can be studied but applicants would be liable for the module fee.
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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
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
Entry requirements: Students MUST be already working in the childcare sector.
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
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
Health and Social Care
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
Concepts of Nutrition within Therapeutic Interventions
Concepts of Nutrition within Therapeutic Interventions
Module Code: UB409001
Level: SCQF Level 9
Start date: 21st January
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) 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: 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: 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) Integrative Healthcare
Sport and Fitness
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.
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.
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.
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