YOUR STUDY OPTIONS
Full-time study
Studying full-time is usually the quickest way for you to complete your qualification . It generally means you will attend college for 3-4 days a week , although this varies from course to course .
All our courses are designed to give you the best possible start to your chosen career – often including practical experience in your field .
Go to fife . ac . uk / courses for a full list of our available courses , or choose to browse by subject area
Part-time study
Not everyone is able to commit to full-time study . If you ’ ve got a busy life , with family and work commitments , it ’ s not always easy to find the time .
That ’ s why we offer a range of part-time courses that better fits around your lifestyle and helps you learn something new and get the skills you need for the job you want .
You can choose to study a range of courses , from introductory level to HNC / HNDs and degrees , on a part-time basis to fit your studies around your other commitments . Whether day , evening , weekend , distance learning , online , or work-based learning suits you best , we are here to help you find the right option for you . Some courses are even available to apply for at any time of the year , so you can take that first step to your new career whenever you feel ready .
And with plenty of funding options available to you to support you with any costs , you will find that getting the qualification you need is within your reach !
Head to fife . ac . uk / part-time for more information .
Scottish Wider Access Programmes ( SWAP )
SWAP courses are for adults who have few or no formal qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least three years .
SWAP courses are designed to give adult learners intensive academic preparation as well as the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence required to study at Higher Education level .
All of our SWAP courses are studied fulltime for one year and are designed to prepare you for entry into HNC / HND or degree study through recognised progression routes at Fife College , and at other colleges and universities across Scotland .
Visit fife . ac . uk / SWAP for more info .
Short-Term online courses
Throughout the year , we run a variety of short , online , flexible learning courses designed to help refine your core skills and also to learn new skills for specific industry sectors .
These courses are specifically designed to help you enhance your employability prospects and hopefully maximise your potential for career prospects and job opportunities .
Look out for our latest course offerings at fife . ac . uk
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