Welcome to our Preparation for Higher Education (PHE) section for students currently studying SWAPWest programmes. Prep for HE is an integral part of the SWAP programme and its completion ensures you will develop yourself to become a successful student when you progress.
Follow your college tutor's instructions on when to complete each module. There is a lot of learning packed into each module, so take your time and really think about the information, advice and guidance offered, and how you can apply it to your own academic practice.
Prep for HE materials are available for all SWAP students year-round, even after you have progressed to the next level of study, so please feel free to return to these modules as needed. As your studies progress, you may find yourself coming back to reconsider various tips and techniques suggested by the universities and former SWAP students.
The easiest way to keep up with your PHE modules is to save your reflections in a folder online, in your email, or on your device.
If you are more "old school" and prefer a paper copy, you can download and print out a physical copy of the checklist to keep track of PHE all year long.
Welcome to SWAP! This induction module has been designed to introduce you to SWAP and help you prepare for the year ahead. You will find the link to register with SWAP in this module.
This is a supplement to the main SWAP Induction module. This module is required reading only for those completing the SWAP Access to Medical Studies programme. It provides an overview of the specialist programme, as well as information to help you prepare your UCAS application. You should complete this module after completing PHE01: General induction for all SWAP Students.
This module is required only for students enrolled on the SWAP Access to Nursing programme. It provides an introduction to the specialist programme and how we work with the nursing profession. This module should be completed after PHE01: General Induction for all SWAP students.
This module is required reading only for students who are seeking to apply for a place at university to study Primary Education (Teaching). It provides an introduction to the specialist programme and offers advice on how to prepare for your application, which will be completed in November.
The Preparation for Higher Education unit (often referred to as Prep for HE or PHE) offers information, advice and guidance from our partner universities and former students that will help you become a better student. Find out all about it and how to complete it in this module.
This module provides an opportunity to practise critical self-reflection, which is an essential skill for all academic disciplines. We'll take a look at the personal qualities of adaptability and resilience, and how developing a growth mindset can help you cope well with the substantial changes that come along with a return to formal education.
This is the first deep dive into the academic skills modules you'll have this year. It's a substantial piece of work, but don't worry! You don't have to do it all at once. It's absolutely fine to take breaks or even to do one small section a day over the course of a whole week.
Good time-management skills, which can be improved with effort, will help you minimise stress. This module offers some suggestions to help you develop and maintain a healthy balance so you can achieve your academic goals without neglecting your health and wellbeing.
We release prep for he links across the year. You r tutor will support you in completing these sections. Expect the next launch of units towards the beginning of October.