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Undergraduate Access to Studies 2016-2017

EL1535: ENGLISH (ACCESS)

15 credits

Level 1

Second Term

This course is an introduction to English Literature for those who do not know anything about the subject. We will learn what English Literature is and why it is important. We will also consider some of the key questions that are addressed by students and scholars of English Literature.

LS1035: LAW (ACCESS)

15 credits

Level 1

First Term

This course is an introduction to Law for those who don’t know anything about the subject. We will learn what Law is and why it is important for human progress. We will also consider some of the key questions in modern Scots Law.

MA1035: MATHS (ACCESS)

15 credits

Level 1

First Term

This course is an introduction to Mathematics for those who have either no knowledge of the subject or who have not taken it for a long while. We will learn essential mathematical skills beginning at a basic level and working up to a good working set of abilities that will be applicable in a range of disciplines.

PH1535: PHILOSOPHY (ACCESS)

15 credits

Level 1

Second Term

This course is an introduction to Philosophy for those who don’t know anything about the subject. We will learn what Philosophy is and why it is important for human progress. We will also consider some of the key questions that are addressed by Philosophers in contemporary writing.

PI1035: SOCIAL SCIENCE (ACCESS)

15 credits

Level 1

First Term

This course is designed to introduce students, who may have little no prior knowledge of Social Science subjects, to the study of social science at both domestic and international level.

The course will cover topics from predominantly Politics and Sociology, including government within the UK, the European Union, political participation, devolution, identity processes in contemporary society, health, inequality and elementary political and sociological theory. It will also serve to introduce students to the skills necessary for successful university study, in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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