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Young Applicants in Schools
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Our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS) gives S6 students in Scotland the opportunity
to study at higher education level without leaving friends and family behind. Study fits around
school work and social lives, encourages independent learning and builds confidence.
YASS is designed to bridge the gap between school and full-time university and help able and
motivated students stand out from the crowd. Over 500 young people from more than 100
schools took Open University modules last year.
What is YASS?
The scheme explained
YASS is a unique opportunity for S6 students in Scottish schools to bridge the gap between
school and full-time university through independent learning. Run by The Open University in
Scotland, YASS offers motivated and able students a chance to study a range of university level
modules in school alongside their other studies.
More choice, more options
We offer modules in a wide range of subject areas including science, engineering, business
studies, health and social care, IT and computing, arts, mathematics and sport and fitness. Each
module offered through YASS is at level 1, equivalent to SCQF Level 7 and the first year at a
traditional university.
Modules can last from 10 weeks to 40 weeks and are clearly structured with timetables and
deadlines. However, studying with the OU gives you the flexibility to decide when and where
you study each week. Shorter modules normally require up to 10 hours of study a week, while a
longer one can require up to 16 hours a week.
From small beginnings…
YASS was first developed in Scotland in partnership with Highland Council in 2007/08 and has
grown substantially since then. In 2012/13 over 570 students in S6 from over 100 schools in
Scotland took part.
In a recent survey of YASS students, 92% of respondents stated that they found the content of
the modules interesting and 85% agreed that taking the YASS module would help boost their CV
or application to higher education. In addition, 88% of respondents believed that participating in
YASS had helped them develop and improve important skills and 79% indicated that they would
recommend YASS to fellow students.
Contact us
Keen to find out more about YASS? Contact:
Page Munro
Project Assistant for YASS
The Open University in Scotland
Direct Dial: 0131 549 7958
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