From HNC/D to Degree
DID Y KNOW You can study the first two years of your degree at Fife College before progressing to third and fourth year at university?* 2 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
Make Fife College Your First Step Towards Getting a Degree If you want to study for a degree, coming to college can be the ideal place to start. It allows you to enter at a level that you feel comfortable at and progress one step at a time, gaining recognised qualifications along the way. It can also help you develop independent study and research skills in a supportive environment. Fife College offers defined articulation routes to degree programmes in partnership with a wide range of universities. By working in partnership with these universities, we make sure that the content of our courses and our delivery are relevant and make articulation possible. Choosing the college route to a degree qualification means that by successfully completing your Higher National (HN) course (either HNC or HND), you receive a recognised qualification, with each year contributing towards your chosen degree.* This means there is no need to repeat a year or re-learn the same things an important point to bear in mind when considering the funding available for Higher Education study. Universities endorse the college route and readily welcome students with appropriate qualifications from college. Some of our agreements with universities even guarantee a number of our students a place on degree courses at university. Studying for your HNC/D at college gives you more options than going straight to university. If a job opportunity comes up that is too good to pass up, you have the qualifications to pursue it. College offers manageable chunks of study and also provides flexibility in the event that your circumstances change, giving you the opportunity to continue with your degree on a parttime basis if that is what you decide to do. We also offer a range of franchise degrees. These degrees are delivered entirely at Fife College, in partnership with our partner universities. See our Franchise Degrees section for more information. What is articulation? Articulation is an agreed pathway between HNC & HND to a degree course at a partner university *Dependent on appropriate passes in the graded units at HN Level www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 3
CASE STUDY CASE STUDY Lucy Crawford BSc Quantity Surveying, in partnership with Heriot-Watt University. Now working with Glenrothes Fabrications Ltd, Glenrothes. Juggling family life with study and work was the biggest challenge for me. I nearly left in the first few weeks thinking it wasn t for me, but Fife College staff encouraged me to stay and I m so glad that I did because I loved it. Being able to study locally was a huge benefit, as my youngest son was only 2 when I started studying. As part of my course, I gained work experience on a site in St Andrews with Robertson Construction, working alongside the Project Manager which was extremely useful. Daniel Stewart BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance, in partnership with Abertay University. Now working with Havelock Europa, Dalgety Bay. Having 3rd year delivered by the same lecturers I had got to know over the previous two years really helped me and my classmates excel. It allowed for a much closer relationship and, because the classes at college were smaller than the typical lecture at uni, it was easier to discuss and understand the more difficult topics raised. Living in Glenrothes, the classes were very convenient and I had easy access to college resources. I really enjoyed my time at Fife College; it developed me as a person and gave me the skills needed to pursue my career. What is an articulation route? 4 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
What is an articulation route? An articulation route is a pathway between an HNC or an HND and a degree programme. The route is agreed between the college and a university and is reviewed annually to ensure that it is still valid. Studying at college can be the perfect bridge between school and university. It provides a similar level of study to university and allows you to experience smaller class groups and develop independent study and research skills in a supportive setting. In some cases, this may be a formal agreement between the college and the university where direct entry to year 2 or 3 of a university degree is possible, following successful completion of an appropriate HN course. To take advantage of an articulation agreement you need to ensure that the HN course you choose progresses to the degree course that you ultimately want to study, as in most cases only certain HN courses offer articulation to specific degree programmes. And remember, even if you apply for a course with an articulation agreement in place, the university may still make you a conditional offer. For example, this offer may stipulate that you will be required to pass your HN qualification and may also specify a minimum grade required in your graded unit. What if I change my mind and want to study a different degree after my HND? You do not have to progress to one of the degree courses specified in the agreement, but if you apply for a non-articulating course then you will need to have all the entry requirements as specified in the university s prospectus and your application will be considered along with all others received by the university. You will also only be able to enter the course in year 1. This is an important point to bear in mind as, if you have studied for an HND, you may not have enough funding left to cover the fees for your entire degree. Fife College will make sure that you receive the support you need to make the right decision for your future and select the right degree for your chosen career. What are the benefits of articulation? Studying an HNC or HND with Fife College then progressing to a degree course at university allows you to study locally, enabling living, study and travel costs to be kept to a minimum. Articulation allows you to progress from college into the corresponding year at university, meaning there is no need for you to repeat a year or re-learn the same things. You are able to keep moving forward in your studies which is important when considering funding for Higher Education study. Some courses also offer an Associate Student Programme and you would sign up to this programme early on in your HN course. Becoming an Associate Student means that you could potentially attend some university events or lectures, have access to university library facilities and the chance to experience a university culture whilst studying at college. In addition, summer school and work experience or placements may be available. There are slight differences in the schemes offered by universities - you will be given information about these differences at the beginning of your HN course and you can sign up where applicable. In some cases, this can guarantee you a place at university on a specific course if you satisfy the entry requirements. What universities have Articulation Agreements with Fife College? Fife College has Articulation Agreements in place with the following universities: University of Aberdeen Abertay University University of Dundee University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Napier University University of Glasgow Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow School of Art Heriot-Watt University University of the Highlands and Islands Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Strathclyde University of the West of Scotland The Open University By working with these partner universities, we continue to develop further articulation opportunities to ensure our offering continues to be relevant to our students. If you have any questions or want to find out more, please email: info@fife.ac.uk For a comprehensive, up-todate calendar of university open days, visit www.opendays.com www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 5
Building on your HN with The Open University () Fife College offers collaborative degree opportunities in partnership with The Open University where you attend classes at Fife College during your period of study (see our Degree Opportunities section). But did you know, you can also use your HN qualification to progress to other degrees at the? Studying part-time with The Open University using their unique open learning method provides flexibility in a supported learning environment. A BA or BSc degree with the could offer progression from your current HNC or HND to a degree, while also providing a flexible way for you to fit learning around your life or work commitments. courses are offered at different levels (levels 1, 2 and 3), and are mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). An HNC is the equivalent to study at Level 1, and an HND encompasses both Level 1 and Level 2 study. Level 3 study at the is Honours Degree Level. Transferring credit from your HNC, HND or SVQ qualification Depending on what you ve studied already, you may be able to transfer credit from your previous studies and begin studying for a degree at the at Level 2 or 3. You can use your existing qualifications to transfer credit and reduce the time it will take you to get a degree with the.* To qualify for a degree, you need to accumulate a minimum number of relevant credits. For a degree without Honours, you need at least 300 credits and for a degree with Honours, you need at least 360 credits. You can use your HNC, HND or eligible SVQs as credits towards the requirements of your chosen degree. For more information on how you can use your current qualifications toward an degree, and on how the credit transfer system works, visit www. open.ac.uk/choose/collegeroutes Support available from partner universities Whilst you are studying on your HN course at college you may have the opportunity to meet staff from several of our partner universities. The university staff will offer you the chance to participate in workshops that will help you gain skills to help you with degree level study. It is strongly recommended that you attend these sessions as it will make your transition to university smoother by ensuring that you have the necessary skills to join a degree course in year 2 or 3. Topics offered in these workshops vary year on year, but usually include themes such as: structuring your reports and essays, using and evaluating sources, academic and critical writing, oral presentations, ethical considerations, and exam preparation and revision. These workshops will be widely publicised across the College, so be sure to look out for posters and flyers. Remember, many of the skills you pick up at these workshops may also be useful for your HN course, so take advantage of them when you can. You can claim credit transfer for your HNC, HND or eligible SVQs towards the requirements of your Open University degree reducing the time it will take to get a degree with the. *Please note, only HN units at SCQF Levels 7 and 8 are eligible for a credit transfer. 6 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
Franchise Degrees Franchise degrees allow you to study for your full degree at Fife College without having to change institution. Although you complete all 4 years of your degree at Fife College, your degree is still awarded by the affiliated university and you may be able to attend university lectures and open days as an Associate Student. CASE STUDY Emma Boyes BA Business, now studying PGDE Secondary Business Education at the University of Glasgow. Studying for a degree locally was a great option as it was less expensive than studying away from home. I was delighted that Fife College offered such a great progression route, which allowed me to complete my degree up to Honours level at Fife College. It made such a difference being able to continue studying at the same place. Entry and Exit Points Diagram Pre-entry qualifications eg. NQ or Highers can be gained at Fife College too HNC = university year 1 HND = university year 2 Degree choose to study year 2, 3 or 4 at Fife College or university Entry level depending on existing qualifications Postgraduate Qualifications Honours Degree Degree HND HNC NQ/NC Access Programmes employment and career progression employment employment employment or articulation to a related degree not offered at Fife College www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 7
Degree Opportunities through Fife College 8 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
Degree Opportunities through Fife College Key to University Partners University of Aberdeen Abertay University University of Dundee University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Napier University University of Glasgow Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow School of Art Heriot-Watt University University of the Highlands and Islands Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Strathclyde University of the West of Scotland The Open University UA UD UE UG GSA UHI RGU USA UStra UWS Franchise Degrees The list below highlights the Franchise degree opportunities currently available at Fife College. These are listed by the degree course studied at Fife College and the university it is delivered in partnership with. Department of Business, Enterprise and Tourism BA Accounting with Finance BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance BA Business Administration BA (Hons) Business Administration Department of Care, Social Sciences and Education BA Learning Difficulties/Disabilities BA (Hons) Combined Social Sciences Department of Creative Industries BA Visual Communication and Digital Publishing BSc Applied Networking Technologies BSc Web Design and Development www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 9
Articulation Routes The list below highlights the articulation routes that are currently available at Fife College. These are listed by the course studied at Fife College and the degree it articulates to. For the key to the University abbreviations, see page 9. Key: Formal routes Informal routes Department of Business, Enterprise and Tourism HNC Accounting BA (Hons) Accounting BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance HND Accounting BA (Hons) Accounting BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting) BA (Hons) Financial Services Management BA/BA(Hons) Accountancy BA/BA(Hons) International Business and Finance BA/BA(Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance BAcc (Hons) Accountancy BA (Hons) Finance 10 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk HND Administration and Information Technology BA/BA(Hons) Business Management BA/BA(Hons) International Supply Chain Management BA/BA(Hons) Risk Management BA/BA(Hons) International Retail Management BA (Hons) Business Studies HNC Business with Business Law with Enterprise with Human Resource Management with Marketing BA (Hons) Business Studies BA (Hons) Marketing & Business HND Business BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Economics with Management BA (Hons) Marketing Management BA (Hons) Business Management BA/BA(Hons) Business Management BA/BA(Hons) International Supply Chain Management BA/BA(Hons) International Business BA/BA(Hons) International Business and HRM BA/BA(Hons) Risk Management BA/BA(Hons) International Marketing with Business Law with Enterprise with Human Resource Management with Marketing BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Business Studies BA (Hons) Business Studies BA (Hons) Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Management BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Retail Marketing HND Events Management BA/BA(Hons) International Events Management BA/BA(Hons) Business Management BA/BA(Hons) Management and Enterprise BA (Hons) Event Management HND Fashion: Design and Production with Retail BA/BA(Hons) International Fashion Business BA/BA(Hons) International Fashion Branding BA/BA(Hons) Management and Enterprise BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retailing HNC Hospitality BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) Food & Consumer Science BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition & Health
HNC Legal Services BA (Hons) Criminological Studies HND Legal Services BA/BA(Hons) International Business and Law BA (Hons) Law HNC Professional Cookery BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) Food & Consumer Science BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition & Health HNC Travel and Tourism BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management HND Travel and Tourism BA/BA(Hons) International Business and Tourism Management BA/BA(Hons) International Business and Hospitality Management BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of Care, Social Sciences and Education HNC Early Education & Childcare BA (Hons) Early Years BA (Hons) Criminological Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Sociology HNC Social Care BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) BA/BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Social Sciences BA (Hons) Social Work BA (Hons) Criminological Studies BA (Hons) Social Sciences BSc (Hons) Sociology HNC Social Sciences BA (Hons) Combined Social Sciences BA (Hons) Social Policy BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Criminological Studies BA (Hons) Social Science BSc (Hons) Sociology HND Social Sciences BA (Hons) Combined Social Sciences BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology BA (Hons) Social Sciences BA/BA (Hons) Social Sciences BA/BA (Hons) Social Sciences and Media BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology BA (Hons) Media BA (Hons) Film and Media BA (Hons) PR and Media BA (Hons) PR, Marketing and Events BSc (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Social Science BSc (Hons) English Studies BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) Philosophy BA (Hons) Politics BA (Hons) Psychology BA (Hons) Scottish History BA (Hons) Social Policy BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Sports Studies HNC Working with Communities Diploma of Higher Education in Working with Young People BA (Hons) Youth Work BA (Hons) Criminological Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology BA (Hons) Social Science BSc (Hons) Sociology HNC Care and Administrative Practice Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 11
CASE STUDY Pippa Harrison Studied HND Fashion: Design and Production with Retail, entered into 3rd Year of BA International Fashion Branding at Glasgow Caledonian University. I had been interested in fashion at school but didn t have much experience of the design side, so studying at Fife College was a great opportunity to gain the experience that I lacked. I loved the course and being at Fife College the lecturers were great and provided lots of relevant industry knowledge. I really enjoyed the class trips; they gave us experience of fashion in a real setting. I learned so many great skills that can be used in the industry and in general too, like team work, working independently and planning skills. It was brilliant to be able to progress into 3rd year at uni. It could have been daunting, but the HND course, study skills and college life prepared me really well for taking the step. Department of Creative Industries HND Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) Games Development BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development HNC Computer Networking BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Computing & Networks HND Computer Networking BSc (Hons) Computer Security and Forensics BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Computing & Networks HND Computing: Software Development BSc (Hons) Software Engineering BEng (Hons) Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Computing BSc (Hons) Computing & Networks BSc (Hons) Computing Science BSc (Hons) Software Engineering HND Computing: Technical Support BSc (Hons) Computing & Networks BSc (Hons) Computing Science HND 3D Computer Animation BSc (Hons) Digital Media BSc (Hons) Interactive Media Design HNC Interactive Media BSc (Hons) Digital Media HND Interactive Media BSc (Hons) Digital Media HND Visual Communication BSc (Hons) Digital Media BSc (Hons) Interactive Media Design HND Practical Journalism BA/BA(Hons) Multimedia Journalism BA/BA(Hons) Media and Communication BA/BA(Hons) Management and Enterprise BA (Hons) Journalism Studies 12 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
HND Acting and Performance BSc (Hons) Acting for the Stage and Screen BA (Hons) Acting for the Stage and Screen BA (Hons) Drama and Performance HND Musical Theatre BA Acting for the Stage and Screen HND Sound Production BA (Hons) Creative Sound Production Department of Engineering Technologies HNC Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering HND Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering HNC Engineering Systems BEng (Hons) Energy and Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons) Engineering with Management BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechatronics BEng (Hons) Polymer Engineering BEng (Hons) HND Engineering Systems BEng (Hons) Energy and Environmental Engineering Academy of Hair, Beauty, Sport and Fitness HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise HND Fitness, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise HND Coaching and Developing Sport BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching BA/BA(Hons) International Sports Management BA/BA(Hons) Management and Enterprise BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Department of Mathematics, Science and the Built Environment HND Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology HNC Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering HNC Construction Management BSc (Hons) Construction and Project Management BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering HND Construction Management BSc (Hons) Construction and Project Management BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management HND Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) HND Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying HNC Applied Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Forensic Science www.fife.ac.uk Think Fife College 13
HND Applied Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Human Health) (Microbiology) BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling BSc (Hons) Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Aquaculture BSc (Hons) Biology BSc (Hons) Ecology BSc (Hons) Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences HNC Applied Sciences BSc (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Food and Beverage Science) (Human Health) (Microbiology) BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling BSc (Hons) Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences HNC Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Forensic Science HND Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences Remember If you want to continue to study to degree level, you have to apply online at UCAS.com. The Guidance team run UCAS workshops to help you make sure you have everything covered. 14 Think Fife College www.fife.ac.uk
UCAS If you want to go to university, you have to apply online at www.ucas.com. There is a lot of information on this site and there is also help available at Fife College to help you with your application. UCAS - Key dates for 2015/16 These are the key dates for Undergraduate applications. Thursday, 15 October 2015 Deadline for applications for most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science for entry in 2016, as well as Oxford and Cambridge. Applications for Oxford, Cambridge and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science should arrive at UCAS by 18:00. Check deadline details using their search tool. The reference has to be completed before the application can be sent to UCAS. Wednesday, 21 October 2015 Last date to add Clearing choices and for universities to make decisions on above courses. The deadline for adding Clearing choices and for universities or colleges accepting Clearing applicants. Friday, 27 November 2015 College deadline for applications for Undergraduate courses for entry in 2016. You should submit your application by this date to allow your tutor time to write and attach your academic reference before your application is finally submitted to UCAS. Friday, 15 January 2016 Deadline for the majority of Undergraduate courses for entry in 2016. Applications for the majority of courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00. You should check your course details for the correct deadline. The reference has to be completed before your application can be sent to UCAS. Thursday, 25 February 2016 Extra opens. If you used all 5 choices on your application AND you have been unsuccessful in all five, then you are eligible to apply using Extra. This allows you to apply to individual universities one application at a time without having to wait until Clearing opens in July. Find out more about Extra at www.ucas.com. Extra closes on Monday, 4 July 2016. Thursday, 24 March 2016 Deadline for some art and design courses for entry in 2016. Applications for some art and design courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00. Other courses have a 15 January deadline make sure you check course details to confirm the correct deadline. The reference has to be completed before your application can be sent to UCAS. Once you have submitted your application, you need to go on to UCAS Track to monitor your offers. There are deadlines set by which you must reply to any offers that have been made and these are dependent on when your last offer was made to you. This means that your deadline may not be the same as anyone else s so make sure you check your personal deadline and respond accordingly, otherwise the universities will assume you do not want the place and all the offers will be removed. Wednesday, 6 July 2016 Clearing. Any courses which still have places are published through Clearing. Read the details carefully as these places are not always available to Scottish students. For more information on Clearing visit www.ucas.com. Clearing closes in mid-september. Wednesday, 9 August 2016 SQA results day. Publication of SQA examination results. Wednesday, 31 August 2016 Remaining offer conditions must be met. The deadline for any remaining conditions to be met otherwise the university or college might not accept you plus Adjustment ends. Tuesday, 20 September 2016 Final deadline for 2016 entry applications. The final deadline for applications to 2016 courses. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00. Tuesday, 20 October 2016 Last date for Clearing. This is the last day to add Clearing choices and for universities to make decisions about Clearing choices.
Fife College Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline Fife KY11 8DY 0344 248 0115 www.fife.ac.uk info@fife.ac.uk Follow us: facebook.com/fifecollege @fifecollege Published September 2015 The information published in this guide was correct at the time of print. For up-to-date information on degrees and articulation routes, please contact us on 0344 248 0115 or email info@fife.ac.uk.