STEM Club - Evening

This course has been designed to encourage young people from across the Forth Valley area to consider a career in science and technology. The STEM Club aims to engage young people aged between 8-14 years old in a variety of interactive activities relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in order to highlight the wide range of career paths available.

*Please note if you are filling out this application on behalf of someone else please use their details (for example, son or daughter).

The Falkirk campus course will be delivered on Tuesday or Thursday evenings depending which course you book onto.
The Stirling campus course will be delivered on Thursday evenings.

The activities covered in this course will show how STEM subjects relate to everyday life in fun and imaginative ways. Club members could be involved in a wide range of experiments including:

  • Making slime
  • Creating DNA Necklaces
  • Constructing race car kits
  • Building mini computers
  • Programming computing games
  • Forensic blood spatter

  • The STEM Club is suitable for all young people, with a wide range of abilities, whether they already have an interest in science and technology or require additional encouragement in understanding the topics covered and the careers they can lead to.

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College. Refer to our Tuition Fee and Withdrawal Procedure Information on the College website.

Student Paying Fees

Fees of less than £100 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £100. You can access a direct debit form here

An initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. Instalments can be paid via direct debit over the duration of the course, up to a maximum of a 4-month period. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying Fees

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employer Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or upon enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here and this should be returned to Evening Admissions -eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Important Information for all non UK nationals

The College has a requirement to complete a residency check on all non-UK nationals for tuition fee purposes. When you book and pay for your course online, please be aware that you will be contacted by a member of our Student Administration team and asked to provide documents i.e. a copy of your passport; proof of your settlement status and EU share code.

Following assessment of evidence, if you do not meet the criteria for ‘home fee status’, you will contacted and advised of any additional fee required.

If you require further information please contact residency@forthvalley.ac.uk

EU Nationals

If you are currently living in the UK then you should have already applied for the EU Settlement Scheme which will allow you to continue living in the UK. 

From 1st January 2021, if yo u are a national of a country outwith the UK it is most likely you will need a visa to study in the UK.  You can check if you require a visa by visiting the UK Government’s website here.  If you require a student visa, further information can be obtained at the following link.

For the latest information about EU nationals studying in the EU, you should visit the UK Government’s website.

Location

Falkirk Campus

Availability

0

Attendance

Evening

Start date

30 January 2024

End date

26 March 2024

Start time

18.00

End time

19.30

Cost per person

£30.00

Location

Falkirk Campus

Availability

-1

Attendance

Evening

Start date

01 February 2024

End date

28 March 2024

Start time

18.00

End time

19.30

Cost per person

£30.00