Issues affecting mature students in higher education
This report, produced by the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP), explores the experiences of adults considering, entering, or progressing through higher education in Scotland. Commissioned by The Robertson Trust, the research draws on survey responses and focus group discussions with prospective, current, and former students. SWAP, a longstanding widening access partnership of all colleges and universities in Scotland, supports adult returners - many of whom are first in their family to attend university, single parents, or from areas of high deprivation - to access higher education. This report shares insights into the barriers these students face and what supports have helped them on their educational journey.
