James Watt College of Further and Higher Education, Scotland, UK

JWC is regarded as one of the most innovative and developmental institutions in Scotland. It offers a very wide range of advanced courses in Scotland and is also known for its widest choice of courses available through open learning. JWC was awarded the Prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Standard. This national standard is based on the principle that the skills, knowledge and experience of staff are a vital factor in the success or failure of an organisation. Its student membersip consists of people who have been away from education for many years, people who have been working and are looking to change the direction of their careers, school leavers. adult returners, unemployed people wanting to develop new interests or enhance their employment opportunities, people with disabilities or learning difficulties, indeed students from all over the world. This diversity demonstrates JWC's commitment to Equal Opportunities for all. JWC believes in equality of provision, access and benefit in the delivery of education and training, irrespective of race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, religion, sex, sexuality, marital status, disability or age. As JWC's Equal Opportunities Policy Statement says: "The College commits itself to promote equal opportunities and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs."

JWC helps you learn for life.

Caledonia University

Caledonia University is one of the fastest growing Graduate Schools in Europe purely because we are firmly focused on academic programs that are essential and relevant to our constantly changing society. We are single minded in providing excellent and uncompromising educational support services to our international students. Irrespective of our students' background and ambitions, we strive to maximize our students' aspirations by making our academic programs both challenging and industry relevant that will support their career goals and overall growth.

Our vision is to prepare students to become tomorrow's leaders as they study via distance learning or in any of our worldwide approved partner institutions' campuses.

At Caledonia University, we endeavor to see each of our students succeed in their academic as well as their career goals and on behalf of the University, I would like to pledge our exceptional quality student affairs services to our current and future students from near and far.

Caledonia's Prospectus in the following web pages will give you a clear outline on the undergraduate and postgraduate studies that are available in the university. I hope that you will be able to find a suitable program that will enhance your prospects for employment or an opportunity for career advancement in our rapidly changing economic environment.

May I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to Caledonia University's World Wide Website.

Dr. Richard Onslow
President
Caledonia University

About Caledonia University

At Caledonia University we believe that learning is a lifelong experience. Our researchers and academic community of tutors whose expertise and experiences have led to the development of a wide range programs, meeting the constantly changing learning and training needs of Adult Learners. The work-based experience of Adult Learners together with their educational experiences becomes a diversity that stimulates and challenges students to achieve the highest levels of educational development.

Caledonia University...

• offers an extensive range of undergraduate programs as well as specialist Masters and Doctoral programs.
• can help adult learners maximize opportunities to progress rapidly by accrediting prior learning.
• ensures that students are well prepared for their studies by providing them with detailed program information and practical support via our approved worldwide campuses.
• is committed to encouraging all students appreciate the need for cross-cultural and global exposure. We provide these opportunities for study and exchanges through our approved campuses globally.

If you are considering pursuing your studies with us please do not hesitate to contact the registrar. We will be delighted to assist you.

The Academic Provision of the University

Caledonia University’s teaching and learning strategies are designed to help students develop academic knowledge and understanding, independent thought and creative ability, interpersonal and cross cultural skills as well as professional competencies.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are conducted on a modular system. The flexibility of a modular system enables students to accumulate their credits as they progress in their respective programs.

What is the Modular System?
In simple terms, it is a way of organizing the curriculum so that students can accumulate credits for each module or course component studied. This means that students can clearly see their progress as they pass their module assessments and gain credits along the way.

In our fully modular undergraduate Bachelors Degree Program, students would require 120 credits to graduate, whereas the postgraduate Masters Degree Program requires another 36 accumulated credits for a student to graduate.

Exemptions
The advantage of our modular credit system is that the syllabus and course curriculum for each module are clearly defined.

Students who have already taken a higher education course in another university can submit the syllabus studied and can earn credit recognition or exemptions for parts which are equivalent to modules available on Caledonia’s modular system. This enables students to be considered for direct entry into our undergraduate Final Year Top-Up Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Completion Program (DCP) or exemptions on the Masters program.

Globally Oriented
Caledonia University is a leading provider of professional business and management programs through our Business School. Our academic staff have worked on research projects over the years and have developed curriculum programs with our international colleagues. As a progressive Institution of Higher Learning we eagerly embrace the challenge of providing students with a greater understanding of international business and the increasing changes brought about by globalization.

Making an Application to the University

Finding Out About the University
The University welcomes inquiries and applications from international students and has an International Office with staff who gives personal attention to requests for information and applications.

For Postgraduate Degree Courses and Research Degrees
All applications should be made directly to the University either on a University application form or by submitting a full curriculum vitae, together with copies of qualification certificates.

All initial inquiries should be addressed to the International Office which will provide University application forms to all prospective students.


Flexible Study at Caledonia University
Flexible study at Caledonia University encourages students to study at their own pace and in their own time, through using the internet and distance learning materials.

These usually allow students to put the theory gained and learned into practice, helping them develop personal skills and making valuable contact with an employer.

A University Work-Based Learning Program allows students in employment to gain a degree through a flexible combination of work-based study and attendance on course modules.

Our Degree Completion Program gives local people around the globe the opportunity to try a taste of university education without committing themselves to a particular course - they can choose to study between one to ten modules a year from modules of their own choice.

The key to the university’s ability to offer such flexible study is the modular nature of its courses. Each module is a self-contained unit of study. To study full time, you need to take 10 modules per year. Part-time study means you can adjust the number of modules you study each year to suit your requirements.

As you pass each module, you will build up credit points towards your final qualifications. Each module carries a number of credits, depending on the proportion of work it involves. Therefore, if you leave your course after successfully completing 5 modules or 15 credit hours in our postgraduate program, you exit with a Post Graduate Diploma. If you have successfully completed 36 credit hours you will graduate with a Post Graduate Masters Degree. Should you decide to take a break in your studies, you retain these credits towards your future studies which you may undertake, either here or elsewhere in the future.

The university encourages an active approach to learning and the courses are designed to be stimulating and interesting.

Whatever your chosen subject, you will be encouraged to undertake work on your own and get involved in group projects and assignments. Some courses involve work placements which help you gain the skills that employers are looking for when they recruit staff.

The university provides comprehensive tutor support within the various Departments or from our partner institutions infrastructure for you to discuss a wide range of academic and personal concerns. Your work will be assessed through a mixture of the continual assessment of practical work and assignments. These are usually given at the end of each module as you complete them.

Caledonia University is committed to research as a means of improving the knowledge base of students and staff alike. The university recognizes a range of entry qualifications from around the world that are equivalent to the American, British and European University framework.

These qualifications in their own right help you to secure your future career development. Caledonia University is justly proud of its achievements in assisting its graduates into full time meaningful employment.

In addition to securing a valuable qualification, each graduate can expect to have their outlook on life enriched by the varied and stimulating experience gained as a student in our approved worldwide campuses. Students each year find their time spent with Caledonia University's approved worldwide campuses challenging, rewarding and enjoyable.

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