Partnership with The Open University opens up local learning routes

The college has launched a partnership with the Open University in Scotland to
give people access to one of the most flexible and comprehensive learning packages.

The partnership links the college’s suite of higher education qualifications to The Open University’s extensive range of courses and qualifications to create progression routes between the two learning providers.

This means local people will be able to benefit from multi-optional learning programmes that offer a range of ways to develop skills at the different stages in their lives.

Anyone studying HNC, HND or a range of other courses at the college will be able to count credits from their studies towards an Open University degree.  This will help them build on the knowledge and skills they’ve already gained, and in many cases reduce the length of time it takes to get a degree.

Dr James Miller, Director of The Open University in Scotland, explains the rationale behind the partnership. He said: “In today’s economic climate lifelong learning is an essential tool in helping people to stay one step ahead in the labour market.

“They need to have access to flexible, affordable ways of up-skilling and re-skilling in order to ensure their competencies stay current and relevant.”
The flexibility of OU study means that it is likely to offer particular benefits to people who have studied part-time at the college to fit round their other commitments, or who are looking to commence or remain in employment while they work towards a degree.

The progression opportunities offered through the new partnership are open to all former City of Glasgow College students.
 
The partnership also offers considerable benefits for local employers, by offering a one-stop-shop for many of their training needs and supporting their employees to develop their skills ‘on-the-job’.

Paul Little, college Principal, said: “This is yet another historic milestone for one of the UK’s largest and youngest colleges. We set ourselves ambitious targets in developing robust partnerships with institutions and organisations which has earned us the reputation of being a trusted and vital business partner for industry.

“I’m confident this partnership will work well for the students here and the wider business community in Glasgow and beyond.”

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