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The website is updated regularly to reflect changes to the programmes on offer. All courses are offered subject to there being sufficient numbers wishing to undertake the programme
  1. Enrolment
  2. Class Times
  3. Vocational Day / Evening Classes
  4. Part-time Study on NQ Programmes
  5. Part-time Study on HN Programmes
  6. Leisure Classes
  7. Library & Learning Centres
  8. Fees
  9. Payment of Fees
  10. Withdrawals
  11. Refunds
  12. Free Learning / Fee Waiver
  13. Individual Learning Accounts

Enrolment

Places on most part-time courses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and for these courses, your place may only be booked by completing the advance enrolment form and paying the course fee. A separate advance enrolment form must be completed for each course.

For those courses with either entry requirements or entry by interview, you will require an unconditional acceptance letter from the Faculty before you can book and pay.  For these courses, please complete the full College application form and tick the part-time, day-release or evening option as appropriate. Once you have the acceptance letter, you can complete the advance enrolment form and pay the course fee.

Please see the information and events section for details of information evenings (including advance enrolment and payment) for part-time courses.
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Class Times

There may be slight variation between departments and, if so, the department will inform you if the times are any different from the normal class hours as shown below.

Morning    08.45 - 12.00
Afternoon 13.00 - 16.30
Evening    18.30 - 21.30
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Vocational Day / Evening Classes

Most NQ, HNC and HND programmes accept part-time (infill) students, subject to there being sufficient places available.  Many of these courses consist of single / double / triple credit units of study that can be studied as separate courses. In some cases, prior study may be required and you would be advised of this at the time of application. A single credit unit lasts about 36 hours, double credit units last 72 hours and triple credit units 108 hours. As most classes are of 3 hours duration, this equates to 12, 24 or 36 weeks of study - usually one morning, afternoon or evening per week.
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Part-time study on NQ Programmes

Most NQ programmes can be studied on a part-time infill basis, subject to sufficient places being available. Please contact Admissions who will pass your details to the relevant Curriculum Manager to arrange an interview to design an infill / part-time programme for you.
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Part-time study on Higher National Programmes

Many Higher National Certificate (12 credit) and Higher National Diploma (30 credit) courses can be studied on a part-time basis - day-release, evening, infill - and some offer flexible learning options. Many of the units comprising these courses are free-standing and do not require previous qualifications or prior knowledge and can therefore be undertaken as individual units of study without having to complete the full Higher National Certificate / Diploma course.  These part-time study options are offered subject to sufficient places being available.
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Leisure Classes

Leisure classes are normally of 2 hours duration, although some may last 3 hours. Starting times and start finish dates for these classes will be listed with the course details. Leisure classes are not normally certificated.
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College Library & Learning Centres

All students enrolled at South Lanarkshire College can register for Library and Learning Centre access.
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Fees

Course fees are show against each course. All fees are only indicative and the actual fee will be confirmed on enrolment. Students who pay the HN group award fee at the start of their course pay a reduced fee for each unit in the course.
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Payment of Fees

Fees are payable on enrolment to reserve your place on the course or class. They can be paid at the College during office hours.

During term time
08.45 - 16.30 Monday
08.45 - 21.15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
08.45 - 16.30 Friday

Out of term time
08.45 - 16.15 Monday to Friday


Fees may be paid by cash, cheque or credit card. On enrolment, where fees are more than £150, students may also make an agreement to pay by Standing Order. The number of instalments will depend on the total fees due.

The College reserves the right to withdraw students who have not paid their fees by the first evening of the class.

Students whose employers are paying their fees will require to present a letter from their employer at the time of enrolment.
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Withdrawals

Students who withdraw voluntarily from classes will not normally be entitled to a refund. Students wishing to withdraw should submit a letter to the relevant Head of Faculty stating the reason for withdrawal.
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Refunds

Any student who feels entitled to a refund of fees should apply in writing to the relevant Head of Faculty.  In the case of students being entitled to a refund, a charge depending in the number of classes attended plus the full cost of any SQA fees / examination fees will be made.  Full details of the College's refund policy is available from the Finance Office.
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Entitlement to Free Learning (Fee Waiver) - part-time & evening courses

No fees will be charged to those students on any vocational part-time programme or evening course provided they are unemployed and/or in receipt of benefit and are able to satisfy the conditions set out in the College Fee Waiver Form. Waivers will be granted subject to proof of status being presented ON ENROLMENT eg proof of receipt of benefit, etc.  Please click the link to the relevant section of the website  Fee Waiver

Students who are over 60 years of age AND retired, qualify for a 25% reduction on Leisure Courses. Proof of eligibility will require to be shown ON ENROLMENT. back to top

Individual Learning Account

Please click the link to the relevant section of the website  Individual Learning Account

New_ESF_LOGOAdditional evening class places are made available thanks to funding received from the European Social Fund
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