The Arts and Humanities Award
A Life Changing Choice!
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The Newbattle Abbey College Arts and Humanities Award is a customised award designed to meet the needs of adult learners (20+). It can provide you with Access to College or University - even if you have no previous educational qualifications! It is also a great way to build confidence in yourself and meet new people, all in a stunning historical and residential environment. For many of our students Newbattle was the best choice they ever made! Please click the headings further down for details on this unique, potentially life changing course. The next Course begins September 2008. There are limited places available. Apply now to avoid disappointment. |
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Course ContentsThe course is made up of separate units and each unit is SQA approved. This means that every unit achieved is certificated. We offer the following core skills: Information Technology, Communication, Numeracy as well as subjects such as Literature, Psychology, Sociology, History, Ecology, Politics.
FundingNewbattle students receive an Adult Education GRANT (not a loan) for full time study. This will cover the cost of tuition fees and living costs. The grant will vary depending on your circumstances. You will not be asked to repay this money after you have completed the Award and this will not affect your entitlement to any grants for future study. You will not qualify for this grant if you have previously accessed funding for an HNC, HND or Degree. The following links may be of use: Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook SAAS - Student Award Agency Scotland Entry Requirements You are 20 years of age or over (no upper age limit). You have never
accessed any funding for higher education including HNC, HND or Degree.
You have few or no qualifications. You feel that you have missed out
the first time round. You are motivated to change your life and succeed.
Available Support Taking the first steps into education can be daunting but at Newbattle
we are aware of that and try to provide the right sort of support. You
will benefit from high quality teaching in small class groups from
tutors who are committed to help you build up your confidence and who
will encourage you to enjoy the learning experience. Through small group
work, tutorials and individual sessions, you will develop learning
skills and there will be plenty of opportunity for you to discuss your
progress with tutors. We have a well stocked library and excellent IT
facilities. There is also access to a counsellor for those who require
it. At Newbattle, your welfare and happiness are as important to us as
your academic success.
Moving on from Newbattle In the last couple of years, over 50% of students progressed to Higher Education, 25% to Further Education and 15% to employment. Some of our students on leaving, take up voluntary work or travel and
in fact two students recently went straight from Newbattle Abbey College
to teach English in China.
Not everyone who studies at Newbattle Abbey College plans to go on to University. Many are here to learn for learning’s sake, to become better educated and therefore more employable or to study in preparation for a craft or vocational course at college. Our motto ‘Sero Sed Serio’ means ‘Late but in Earnest’. It encapsulates what the Award offers, which is an opportunity for adults to have a second chance at learning. When the Marquis of Lothian generously gave this former Cistercian monastery to the people of Scotland, he wanted those who had never had an education to benefit. 70 years later, the College still operates with the same principles. Newbattle Abbey College is special because of its history. You can be part of that and enjoy a life changing experience. Please check out our Previous Students Comments page to find out how it has changed other peoples lifes for the better. |
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