If you’re looking to gain a degree qualification, but are not sure if you are ready for University yet, then Forth Valley College could be the answer.

Option one

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND)

The College offers a wider range of HNC/HND qualifications, which are highly sought after by employers. 

  • A HNC is delivered full-time over one year and a HND is delivered full-time over two years.

HNC/HND qualifications are the equivalent to the first and second year of a degree course and are accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

The College also has formal articulations with four universities across the country, with direct entry onto a degree course – on successful completion of a related HNC/HND qualification at College.

The great news at FVC is that 94% of learners progress onto further studies or employment upon completion of their course.

Option two - Partnership Degrees

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Did you know that a  degree through a different pathway, and allows students to acquire a more hands-on practical experience before progressing to University?

By choosing this route, a degree at Forth Valley College, in partnership with some of Scotland’s leading universities, it could be a great option.

These FVC partnership degrees have been designed to meet the needs of future employers by creating ‘work ready’ graduates and they are supported by key industry partners.

Why study your degree this way?

This innovative and integrated approach to degrees offers students the opportunity to study at the College for one or two years depending on the course. Students would then progress to one of our partner university – this allows them to get the best of both worlds from the two institutions with a dual student status.

Studying a degree this way allows students to study in smaller classes and benefit from one-to-one time with lecturers, simulated facilities and learning experiences such as labs, equipment, field trips and employer visits.

The first year or two of study at FVC will have a strong focus on hands-on skills, meaning students will move onto university with a high level of practical lab and technical skills. This will stand you in good stead as you progress and will also prove valuable when you enter the workplace.

So what are you waiting for?

Courses available at Forth Valley College include:

In partnership with the University of Stirling:

  • BA Art and Design
  • BA (Hons) Professional Education (Secondary) with Chemistry
  • BA (Hons) Professional Education (Secondary) with Physics

In partnership with Heriot-Watt University:

  • MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
  • MEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering
  • MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling
  • BEng / MEng Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences (with routes to Marine Biology)

In partnership with the University of Strathclyde:

  • BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

We also have an Associate Student Scheme in place with Edinburgh Napier University for students on the following HND courses:

  • HND Electrical Engineering can progress onto the BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering
  • HND Mechanical Engineering can progress onto the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or BEng (Hons) Energy & Environmental Engineering

To apply and for the latest information on our degree courses, please visit  https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/degrees/