Some universities offer foundation Foundation Degree - degrees to help students gain skills and qualifications to progress onto a full degree course. Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas These qualifications are either part-time (HNC) can take one – year to complete or fulltime (HND) can take up to two years to complete. They are highly valued by employers and can count towards membership to professional employers of organisations. Higher Education than a degree Regulated Qualifications Framework (Old NVQ) they are – on recognised occupational standards and can be work based and or simulated work based assessment. There are 8 levels 8 being the highest competency doctorate level. – Where can I study? The range of universities and colleges now offering higher education qualifications has expanded giving a wide range of studying choice or you can study online. How can I find out more information? Attend open and research days School career advisors Discuss with teachers, friends & family Libraries are a good source of information The internet Useful websites www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/thinking-about-uni Books
Foundation Degree - Some universities offer foundation degrees to help students gain skills and qualifications to progress onto a full degree course. Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas – These qualifications are either part-time (HNC) can take one year to complete or fulltime (HND) can take up to two years to complete. They are highly valued by employers and can count towards membership to professional employers of organisations. Higher Education than a degree Regulated Qualifications Framework – (Old NVQ) they are on recognised occupational standards and can be work based and or simulated work based assessment. There are 8 levels 8 being the highest competency – doctorate level. Where can I study? The range of universities and colleges now offering higher education qualifications has expanded giving a wide range of studying choice or you can study online. How can I find out more information? Attend open and research days School career advisors Discuss with teachers, friends & family Libraries are a good source of information The internet Useful websites www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/thinking-about-uni Books
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