HN and Degree Guide 2023/24 October 2022 | Page 4

Top 10 reasons to choose Fife College for your higher education studies

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No need to commit to four years of study at university – at college , you can take each year at a time .

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Our close links with local industry means that you could gain real-life work experience while you study .

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And by doing so , you could gain a recognised qualification for every year of study .
Treat college as a ‘ stepping stone ’ – study for an HNC , then HND , then choose whether to progress to later years of a degree course at university or college .
Studying closer to home will mean lower living , travel and study costs than going away to university .
We have flexible learning options – full-time , part-time , online and even some non-standard hours choices – to fit in with your home , family or work life .

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You ’ ll enjoy smaller class sizes than you would at university , so the whole teaching / learning experience is more supportive and personal .
For those still at school , you could start your higher education journey and even complete the equivalent of the first year of a degree course before leaving school !
For adults thinking of returning to education , did you know that 25 % of our students are over the age of 40 – we ’ ve got courses for everyone !
We have some fantastic facilities , and a superb student support team who are on hand to help you with any questions you have around funding , applications or employability .
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