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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 .
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 .
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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Which universities and colleges work with us ?
Fife College has articulation agreements in place with the following institutions which allow you to go on to degree level study :
Abertay University Edinburgh Napier University Glasgow Caledonian University Heriot-Watt University Open University Queen Margaret University Robert Gordon University University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Sunderland University of the Highlands and Islands University of the West of Scotland Dundee and Angus College Edinburgh College Forth Valley College
By working with these partners , 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 and colleges .
Staff from these partner institutions 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 , to which you can choose to sign up early in your HN course . Becoming a University Associate Student can offer opportunities such as :
you may 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 ;
you often also have access to associate university sports / social facilities ;
summer school and work experience or placements may be available .
There are slight differences in the schemes offered by different 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 the degree course which you are eventually hoping to study .
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