Progressing from college to university
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Articulation offers you the more affordable option of studying the first two years or all of your degree locally in Fife .
Fife College offers defined routes to degree programmes in partnership with a wide range of universities across Scotland and the UK . You will probably see this referred to as an Articulation Route .
An articulation route is a pathway between a full-time HN course such as an HNC or HND and a degree course , which has been formally agreed between the College and a university .
These routes are reviewed annually by each university and the College to make sure that the content of your HN course aligns to the content of the first year ( or first two years ) of your chosen degree to ensure a smooth transition to degree study .
If an articulation route is in place , it means that you can get direct entry into a degree ; HNC to year 2 and HND to year 3 .
This ensures that you can continue to move forward with your studies without repeating material and , if you continue to study in Scotland , you can finish your Ordinary degree in three years or Honours degree in four years , just as you would have done if you had gone straight to university .
Alternatively , you can opt to study elsewhere in the UK and get an Honours degree in three years – but course fees will apply .
But , if you ’ d rather continue to study for your degree locally , the College also offers a range of degree courses which are delivered entirely on Fife College campuses . See page 13 for more information .
Glossary :
Articulation Route :
A pathway between a full-time HN course at college ( such as an HNC or HND ) and a degree course at university , which has been formally agreed between the College and a partner university . ( See page 24 for more information ).
Franchise or Validated Degree :
A university-awarded degree which can be completed in full at Fife College , without the need to leave college and go to university after your HND . ( See page 16 for more information ).
Associate student programme :
A scheme offered by some of our partner universities , which would allow you to access certain benefits as an Associate Student of the university , while you are still studying for your HNC or HND at Fife College . ( See page12 for more information ).
To find out more about degree courses at universities , you can plan a visit . An up-to-date calendar of university open days is available here : www . opendays . com
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