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Partner Universities Did You Know? Many universities endorse the college route and readily welcome students with appropriate qualifications from college. Which universities work with Fife College? Fife College has articulation agreements in place with the following universities: University of Aberdeen Abertay University Edinburgh Napier University Glasgow Caledonian University Heriot-Watt University University of the Highlands and Islands Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Sunderland Teesside University University of the West of Scotland The Open University We also work in partnership with the following universities: University of Cumbria University of Dundee By working with these partner universities, we are able to continue to develop further articulation opportunities and ensure our offering remains relevant for our students. If you have any questions or want to find out more, please email [email protected] Support available from partner universities Whilst you are studying on your HN course at Fife 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 let you gain skills to help you with degree level study. These sessions will either be built into your programme of study or offered as additional workshops; they will help to 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. 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! Becoming an Associate Student Some university 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 be invited to attend some events and lectures at the associate university and get the chance to experience a university culture whilst studying at college you will have access to associate university library facilities summer school and work experience or placements may be available There are slight differences in the schemes offered by universities and you will be given information about these programmes at the start of your HN course. You can then sign up to what is applicable to you and your HN course. Fife College Degree Guide 2021/22 | 15