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University Centre - Degrees, HNDs and Foundation Degrees

Guide to Qualifications

Qualifications Entry Requirements Part-Time Full-Time
Post Graduate Appropriate Degree tick tick
Full Degrees BA/BSc including Diploma Higher Education Appropriate level 3 tick tick
Foundation Degrees Appropriate level 3 or suitable employment experience tick tick
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Higher National Diploma (HND) Appropriate level 3 qualification or relevant job role tick tick
City & Guilds Relevant work experience or C&G level 3 tick
NVQ's 4-5 Relevant work experience or NVQ level 3 tick

Degrees

Most undergraduate degree courses lead to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) qualification.

Foundation Degrees (FdA) and Higher National Diplomas (HND)

FdAs and HNDs provide an alternative route for those not wishing to study for a full bachelor's degree. Shorter in study time, HNDs and FdAs have a vocational focus. Students can progress to the final year of a degree programme.