The SCHOLAR supported-learning programme provides common educational resources and a 'virtual college' support network. An initiative of Heriot-Watt University, a SCHOLAR course can be studied through a partner school or college in your area, or directly with the University. Credits that you earn can gain you exemptions from some university or college courses, meaning that you can progress faster towards a higher education degree. Heriot-Watt University welcomes applications from students with good Higher, Advanced Higher, HN and A-level credits. The programme gives you the flexibility to choose how far you go in your studies and how fast you progress.

see also: distance, learning