The Open University’s Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS)
YASS is a national bridging programme supporting pupils in preparing for the transition to Higher Education. It offers S6 students the opportunity to study university level 1 modules online alongside their other subjects. Pupils are offered a choice of modules from a range of subject areas including Business, Languages, STEM and Law, with modules carrying 10 or 30 credits at SCQF level 7.
The scheme is fully endorsed and funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and students in local authority schools are entitled to fully funded places. YASS attainment is also included in the Scottish Government’s Insight framework.
YASS provides pupils with experience of HE level study, a breadth of subject areas beyond the school curriculum and experience of supportive, online, independent learning. All of which helps prepare students for the transition from school to university or college.
Click here to access the YASS Guide for students with course list.
For more details about the scheme you can visit our website. Applications for the 2021/22 programme are scheduled to open on 19th April 2021 and will close in early September
Any pupils interested in this should discuss with their pastoral support teacher.
