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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 and gives full credit for the HN qualification gained .
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 .
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 , whilst you are still studying for your HNC or HND at Fife College .
Progression Route :
A pathway between a full-time HN course at college ( such as an HNC or HND ) and a degree course at university , which supports partial recognition by the university of the HN qualification for entry to the degree course e . g . you may be offered year 1 entry with either an HNC or HND or an HND may gain you entry to year 2 .
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Which universities work with Fife College ?
Fife College has articulation agreements in place with the following universities :
University of Aberdeen
Abertay University
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Heriot-Watt University
University of the Highlands and Islands
The Open University
Queen Margaret University
Robert Gordon University
University of St Andrews
University of Stirling
University of Sunderland
University of the West of Scotland
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 degrees @ fife . ac . uk
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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 !
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Becoming an Associate Student of a University
Some university courses also offer an Associate Student programme and you would sign up to this programme early on in your HN course . Becoming a University 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 .
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