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Progression to University from Borders College Courses BORDERS COLLEGE can offer a range of Higher National Qualifications that can allow you direct entry to degree programmes. They can also provide you with knowledge and understanding that can be transferred to other qualifications too. On completing an HNC or an HND, you can often go straight into the second or third year of a degree. Our HNC and HND courses also provide both the practical skills you need to do a job and the theoretical knowledge your employer will expect you to have. There are three ways you can progress to University from Borders College Higher Education courses: 1. ADVANCED ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY: 2. STANDARD ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY: Year 4 of a degree Year 4 of a degree Year 3 of a degree Year 3 of a degree HND Year 2 of a degree HND Year 2 of a degree HNC Year 1 of a degree HNC Year 1 of a degree College route University route College route University route Higher Intermediate 2 Higher Intermediate 2 3. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: These routes are for those who are perhaps working and studying at the same time. This booklet provides information on the range of higher education courses at Borders College and the range of university courses we have articulation agreements with. 3
Borders College Current HNC and HND Courses HNC Administration & Information Technology HNC Business HNC Care and Administrative Practice HNC Early Education & Childcare HNC Electrical Engineering HNC Gamekeeping with Wildlife Management HNC Hairdressing HNC Interactive Media HNC Social Care HNC Sports Coaching and Development HNC and HND Visual Communication (Graphic Design) WHAT IS ARTICULATION? HN Articulation means using a Higher National Qualification (HNC/HND) to progress on to study a degree programme. For further information and advice on your articulation options, please contact the Borders College Advice Centre and arrange an appointment with the Student Articulation Adviser 01896 662516. In all cases, to apply for a university place, whether Borders College has an agreement or not, you are required to apply through UCAS (see page 12) by the deadline set by them. It is better to apply as early as possible. More information can be found here: www.elrah.ac.uk/student.htm The Articulation Agreements still stand for older qualifications no longer offered by Borders College i.e. HNC Computing, HNC Health Care and HNC Construction. 4
The Benefits of taking the Higher Education Route It gives you the opportunity to study in stages and gain qualifications recognised by employers. Universities welcome applications from college students, appreciating the breadth of experience and commitment to learning gained. Real life work experience is built into our courses. We can support you through the articulation process. Some HNCs allow you direct entry into the second year of a degree programme, and some HNDs allow direct entry to third year. You can enjoy studying in an adult environment whilst living and studying locally, with first class learning support and advice. Studying at Borders College allows you to build your confidence for moving forward either into employment or progressing to a university course. It can be a financially attractive option. Work on articulation partnerships is on-going at Borders College. If you do not find the degree course you are interested in within this booklet, please contact the universities yourself to enquire into HN progression or articulation opportunities. 5
Route 1: Advanced Entry to University STUDENT PROFILE Name: Martha Schofield Borders College Course: HND Visual Communication University Progression: Direct entry to Year 3 of the Design and Digital Arts Degree at Edinburgh Napier University I absolutely loved my time at Borders College. I was a bit worried when I started that I was going to be sitting in front of a computer all the time. There were loads of opportunities to be creative and experimental with more traditional forms of art and I was always encouraged to take an individual approach. Visual Communications felt like art with career prospects - I became aware of all the opportunities available for employment. During the course we worked on two real client projects which gave me invaluable experience of working with real clients. In fact my rebranding designs were chosen by the committee of the Jim Clark Rally. I achieved my HND in Visual Communication, with an A in my Graded Unit and I also won student of the year award which was wonderful. I ve since gone on to 3rd year at Napier University studying Design and Digital Arts. I m able to use the skills, knowledge and processes learned at Borders College. College was quite structured with good support from the lecturers and although I m finding the University environment challenging - I need to do much more myself, it is exciting and feels like the next step towards my new career. If I can do well on my University course it will certainly give me the confidence to pursue a career in the design industry. 6
Route 1: Advanced Entry to University HNC YEAR 2 OF THE DEGREE COURSE HND YEAR 3 OF THE DEGREE COURSE Borders College Course University Degree Course HND Visual Communication Edinburgh Napier University BDes (Hons) Design and Digital Arts HNC Electrical Engineering Edinburgh Napier University BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering HNC Interactive Media Edinburgh Napier University BSc (Hons) Digital Media HNC Interactive Media Edinburgh Napier University BSc (Hons) Interactive Media Design HNC Care and Administrative Edinburgh Napier University BN Nursing Practice HNC Health Care Edinburgh Napier University BN Nursing HNC Administration and Edinburgh Napier University BSc (Hons) Information Technology Information Technology HNC Administration and Edinburgh Napier University BA (Hons) Business Management Information Technology HNC Administration and Information Technology Heriot-Watt University BA (Hons) Business Management with Industrial Experience HNC Administration and Information Technology Heriot-Watt University BA (Hons) Business Management HND Administration and Information Technology HND Administration and Information Technology HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh Napier University BA (Hons) Business Management with Industrial Experience BA (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology) BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Sport Psychology) BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Sports Coaching) BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Sports Injuries) HNC Business Edinburgh Napier University BA (Hons) Marketing Management HNC Business Edinburgh Napier University BA (Hons) Business Management HNC Business Heriot-Watt University BA (Hons) Business Management HNC Business Heriot-Watt University BA (Hons) Business Management with Industrial Experience HND Business Heriot-Watt University BA (Hons) Business Management with Industrial Experience HNC Computing Heriot-Watt University BSc (Hons) Information Systems HNC Construction Edinburgh Napier University BSc (Hons) Construction and Project Management 7
Route 2: Standard Entry to University STUDENT PROFILE Name: Emily Imray Borders College Course: HNC Early Education and Childcare University Progression: Year 1 BA Primary Education at Strathclyde University I can honestly say it s the best thing I have done. I left Hawick High School after 6th year and was hoping to go to university to study Primary Education but didn t meet my conditions. I also applied to the HNC Early Education and Childcare at Borders College as well, just in case, and I m glad I did. Resentfully, I started the HNC in August 2012, I can honestly say it s the best thing I have done. Being at home for an extra year allowed me to learn to drive, save some money and gave me the time I needed to mature before moving off to university. Although the course was difficult and the work load was high, I really enjoyed the academic study part of the course and I was able to use this learning in my placements which I loved. Entering the HNC straight from school was difficult as most of my classmates had done the NC before this course and had the underlying knowledge that I didn t, but I managed to catch up. As well as studying this, I also sat my Higher English through my school and worked part-time at Johnstons of Elgin in Hawick. The HNC allowed me to gain more qualifications and experience to re-apply to university and by achieving an A in both my Graded Unit and Higher English; I have gained myself a place on the new BA Primary Education course at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. 8
Route 2: Standard Entry to University HNC YEAR 1 OF THE DEGREE COURSE HND YEAR 2 OF THE DEGREE COURSE Borders College Course University Degree Course HNC Health Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy HNC Health Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HNC Health Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography HNC Health Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography HNC Health Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Podiatry HNC Social Care Queen Margaret University BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BSc Artificial Intelligence HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BSc Artificial Intelligence HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BSc Computer Science HND Computing University of Edinburgh BSc Computer Science HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BEng Computer Science HND Computing University of Edinburgh BEng Computer Science HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BEng Software Engineering HNC Computing University of Edinburgh BEng Software Engineering 9
Route 3: Alternative Flexible Options STUDENT PROFILE Name: Debbie Hosie Borders College Course: SVQ 2 Food Preparation, SVQ 3 and SVQ 4 Management Courses Distance Learning at Borders College University Progression: BA in Business & Enterprise at Edinburgh Napier University Debbie works at Scottish Borders Council as Catering Manager. She has worked her way up within Scottish Borders Council from Assistant Contracts Officer. Throughout her time at SBC she has undertaken a range of courses in order to help her progress. She started with the SVQ 2 Food Preparation course followed by an SVQ at Level 3 and Level 4 in Management at Borders College. She then went on to complete her degree at Edinburgh Napier University. My line manager encouraged me to move forward with my SVQ s in Management and this has been very beneficial for me. Although the majority of study was through distance learning, I enjoyed meeting my course tutor once a month and I was also able to get in touch with her on the phone or by email if I required any support. I enjoyed studying for my SVQ s, it was good experience and I learned a lot, other colleagues from the Council were also working through the course and it was good to work through some aspects of the course together. The good thing about undertaking an SVQ s is that you could complete the courses at your own pace. Debbie decided to continue her studies and moved on to the BA in Business & Enterprise, a one year flexible degree through Edinburgh Napier University. She was able to articulate on to this course as she had already successfully passed her SVQ Level 4 Management course. My degree at Napier required total commitment for a full year, it was quite hard going but now I have completed it, I feel a great sense of achievement, you certainly learn to manage your time and prioritise whilst on such an intensive course. She and her work colleague Karen have now both gained their degree. 10
Route 3: Alternative Flexible Options Borders College Course University Degree Course SVQ Level 4 Management Edinburgh Napier University Year 3 - BA Business & Enterprise (Flexible) On Campus PDA Childhood Practice at Strathclyde University BA Childhood Practice SCQF Level 8 PDA Childhood Practice at Edinburgh University BA Childhood Practice SCQF Level 8 HNC Social Care Open University BA/BSc Open degree with Honours HNC Early Education & Open University BA/BSc Open degree with Honours Childcare HNC Care Administrative Practice Open University BA/BSc Open degree with Honours Some of the HN courses can be undertaken on a part-time basis at evening class. For more information, visit www.borderscollege.ac.uk. Borders College is working with The Open University in Scotland (OU) to create flexible opportunities for students who wish to progress on a part time basis from their Higher National study to a degree. The Open University s BA or BSc (Open) degree allows students to choose from a wide range of OU modules tailored to their personal and vocational needs. This allows students to either build on the subject areas studied in college or provides the flexibility to develop skills and knowledge in other subject areas. Students with an HND can count up to 240 points of credit transfer towards the OU s 360 point BA/BSc (Open) with Honours. Similarly, a student with an HNC can count between 95 and 120 points of credit transfer towards the 300 point BA/BSc (Open) or the 360 point BA/BSc (Open) with Honours. Honours degrees in named subjects are also available and further information on credit transfer is available on request. Progression to the OU s Open degree is available for all HNC and HND courses. Visit The OU s College Routes website for more information http://www.openuniversity.co.uk/collegeroutes. 11
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is the organisation through which you apply for almost all undergraduate courses at UK universities. The application allows you to apply for up to five university courses, using only one application. The closing date for most applications is 15 January of the year you plan to start your course. Support and advice when filling out your UCAS application will be available for Borders College students. You can discuss your future plans with your course tutor or pop into the Advice Centre to arrange an appointment with the Careers Advisor or Articulation Support Advisor. FUNDING Your entitlement to financial support will depend on your individual circumstances, the level of the course you wish to take and the support you currently receive or have had in the past. Advisors in the Student Advice Centre are able to help with Higher Education funding enquiries. STUDENT ADVICE CENTRE Located in the main foyer of the Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels Tel: 01896 662516 Email: enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk 12
University Contact Details EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ. Telephone: 08452 60 60 40 www.napier.ac.uk HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS Telephone: 0131 449 5111 www.hw.ac.uk QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY Edinburgh, EH21 6UU Telephone: 0131 474 0000 www.qmu.ac.uk THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Student Recruitment and Admissions, 57 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LU Telephone: 0131 650 4360 www.ed.ac.uk THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY Dundee, DD1 1HG Telephone: 01382 308000 www.abertay.ac.uk THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HG Telephone: 01382 38 38 38 www.dundee.ac.uk 13
THE UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING Stirlingshire, Stirling FK9 4LA Telephone: 01786 467044 www.stir.ac.uk THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Tel: 0845 300 60 90 www.open.ac.uk 14
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Borders College upholds the principle of equality, diversity and inclusion, and aims to offer a non-discriminatory environment and advance equality of opportunity for all involved in the College and its work. Borders College fully supports the principles of equality and embraces the benefits that come from having a diverse mix of staff and learners in the College environment. We aim to ensure that the College is an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation and we oppose all unlawful or unfair forms of discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or background and will look to foster good relationships between all groups. The College Inclusiveness Policy is available on our website, or you can have a copy sent to you by telephoning the College on 08700 50 51 52. Information from this publication can be made available in the following format: large print, audiotape, electronic pdf, alternative languages etc. Please contact our Marketing and Publications Department for further information on 08700 50 51 52. DISCLAIMER The College will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the description set out in this booklet. However, the College will manage its affairs in ways, which are efficient and cost effective and therefore reserves the right to alter or amend the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the College. If the College discontinues any course, it will use its reasonable endeavours to facilitate application for a suitable alternative course. Published by Borders College, Marketing and Publications Department, Scottish Borders Campus, Nether Road, Galashiels TD1 3HE. Tel: 08700 50 51 52. Designed by Borders College. The College will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the description set out in this publication. However, the College will manage its affairs in ways which are efficient and cost effective and therefore reserves the right to alter or amend the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the College. This Publication is available in other formats on request. 15
BORDERS COLLEGE T: 08700 50 51 52 E: enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk www.borderscollege.ac.uk Charity No. SC021180 Campuses and Community Learning Centres in Duns, Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Newtown St Boswells and Peebles Head Office, Borders College, Scottish Borders Campus, Nether Road, Galashiels, TD1 3HE December 2013