Widening Participation

College Students / Adult Learners

About the University's Widening Participation work with college students and adult learners.

University of Edinburgh's Access Programme

A part-time programme that aims to provide adult returners will the skills, confidence and qualifications to study for a degree in the University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) is a one-year full time access course for eligible adult learners taught at colleges across Scotland that leads to entry to first year undergraduate study.

Moving On

Moving On is an induction programme specifically for WP students – school leavers and adult learners - that runs the week before our Welcome Week. It is a comprehensive introduction to undergraduate life – navigating campus, learning & teaching, support and welfare.

Football: More Than A Game (MOOC)

A credit bearing short course for adult learners to explore a number of different literacies such as data, health, finance, political economy and social justice through the example of football.