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At Fife College , we offer a huge range of HNC and HND courses , as well as the stepping stone to help you on towards completing a degree . To many , Higher Education ( HE ) qualifications traditionally means having to go away to university , with all the cost and upheaval this may entail . However , we can offer you an alternative path .

Flexible

One of the main benefits of a college education is its flexibility , with a variety of learning options which allow you to combine your studies with work or family life , including part-time study ; online and distance ; and even some courses that offer evening or weekend options . And the best thing is , you can take your studies one year at a time , gaining a recognised qualification for each year of study you complete , before deciding what option you choose next .

Affordable

With the ongoing cost of living crisis , studying at your local college could be a great way of cutting down on ever-increasing travel and accommodation expenses that might make studying elsewhere too expensive . There are also opportunities to apply for funding to help with course fees and other living costs , as well as a generous range of scholarship options available via our Adam Smith Scholarship scheme . For those unable to relocate to university due to financial or family commitments , this makes college a great alternative option .

Degree Pathways

Many people still believe that studying towards a degree means having to move away to university and committing the next three or four years to studying in a different city , with all the financial and family implications that entails .

However , you can choose the same path as an increasing number of students , and start your degree studies right here in Fife . You can study for a HNC ( the equivalent of a first year of a university degree ); a HND ( the equivalent of year two at university ); then choose to complete a full degree in as little as one further year , either via one of our partnership agreements with universities across the country , or directly through one of the ten degree courses fully available on a Fife College campus .

We ’ re proud to offer over 450 defined routes to degree courses , allowing local students to start their degree closer to home .

Fife College – the perfect choice for you

With great facilities , smaller class sizes , greater affordability and flexibility , more and more students are discovering why college is the perfect place to start their journey towards a higher education and degree qualification . We hope what we can offer YOU in this guide will convince you that the perfect home for your next step in your education is Fife College .

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