Gap Year Ideas
If you’ve decided to take a gap year from your studies, but aren’t sure what to do, here’s some ideas for you!
Free Courses in Scotland
Free Courses in Scotland offer free, nationally recognised qualifications in a wide range of subject areas. With support from a personal tutor, you will have the support needed to succeed. Register your interest online to begin learning at your own pace.
Free Distance Learning with Edinburgh University
The University of Edinburgh offers a range of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). MOOCs are freely accessible and open-licensed short courses, delivered to large cohorts of learners fully online. To date, more than 2 million people have signed up to Edinburgh courses across a broad range of subject areas. There is a ‘certificate of completion’ […]
Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity offered by most universities. It can really open your mind to new ways of thinking and provide amazing experiences. There is a lot to consider; however, and this UCAS article outlines the pros and cons of studying abroad. Contact your university’s student union for more information about what opportunities […]
Free Distance Learning with OpenLearn
OpenLearn courses have been proven to increase confidence and develop the skills needed to enter Higher Education and succeed with learning. You can choose an OpenLearn course from a wide range of subjects. Once you make a free account, you can start learning immediately and work through it at your own pace. There is also […]
Keeping on Top of Coursework and Meeting Deadlines
You will have to complete coursework and meet deadlines as part of your course. As you will likely have more than one class, these deadlines can pile up quickly, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are some tips for keeping on top of coursework to help you get through your studies. Remember, you can […]
Matriculation
Matriculation is simply the process of formally becoming a student at a university or college. This is usually done online and is a slightly different process for each institution. You should receive an email from your chosen institution to register for matriculation. This may involve simply registering to your course, but can also involve choosing specific […]
University Open Days 2020
Deciding what you want to do when you leave school is difficult but going to university open days gives you a glimpse of what each university is like before you sign up for a long course. This website has a calendar of all upcoming university open days in Scotland. You may have to register your […]
Meeting New People
It can be daunting to meet new people, especially in a new environment such as college or university. Save the Student is a website which offers advice on student life, and this article gives tips for meeting new people who are in the same position as you.
Edinburgh University: Summer School
Edinburgh University welcomes applications from undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals. Please note that all of our courses have a minimum age requirement of 18, except our Pre-University courses. Pre-University courses are suitable for students aged 16-18, who are in their last years of high school and wish to gain experience in a university-type learning […]