Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23

A guide to studying for your HNC, HND and University Degree with College

Applications open 29 September 2021 Who says you can’t study When you choose for towards a degree at college? your HE study, you’ll find that you can fit your learning around all your other commitments, with full-time, part-time, We say you can! online and weekend/evening study options on offer across a wide range of At Fife College, we offer a wide range of subject areas. Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) across If you attend a high school in Fife, you all subject areas, and these qualifications could even get a head start on your are at the same academic level on degree pathway while you are still at the Scottish Credit and Qualifications school, by choosing to study an HNC Framework (SCQF) as 1st and 2nd year with us through one of our School of a university degree. So once you’ve College Partnership programmes. Visit completed your qualification, you can fife.ac.uk/schools to find out more. move on to study a degree if you want to, or choose to head out into employment Degree courses? Yes, we offer those as with some fantastic qualifications in your well! In partnership with three universities pocket which may also support you to we deliver full degree and Honours return to study at a later point and still go degree courses at our campuses in on to gain a degree. Fife. These degrees are awarded by the universities and are identical to the degree We offer over 300 articulation routes with certificate you would get if you attended our partner universities giving you the the university itself. option after gaining your HN qualification, to progress directly to second or third Whichever route you want to choose, year of a full degree qualification. we’ve got a range of options for you to However, we realise that not everyone is consider. Apply now to start your degree ready to sign up for a full degree course journey with Fife College. Courses start in one go. If that’s the case, then you can in August 2022. take your Higher Education (HE) studies one year at time, gaining a recognised qualification for each year of successfully completed study.

2 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Hello. Contents.

Choosing your future is a big We offer a fantastic range of learning 4 10 Reasons to Choose Fife College decision, so I’m delighted that you opportunities, with the flexibility to meet are considering coming to join us at your particular needs. We have first-rate 5 Ways to Study with Us Fife College. facilities, including a University Hub, as well as expert teaching and strong links The higher education landscape has 11 Career Choices to local businesses. changed rapidly in recent years, with more and more students choosing to Our most recent Student Satisfaction 12 Courses and Pathways come to college to study for their higher Survey told us that 95% of our students education qualifications, including their would recommend us to others. And 66 Qualifications Explained degrees. We’re proud to be able to offer we’re immensely proud that 94% of our a full suite of options to help you find the full-time students progress either directly 68 Finance Options Available best route to meet your needs. to employment or on to further studies after completing their courses with us. Did you know that an HNC is at the 70 Support Services same level on the Scottish Credit and There really has never been a better time Qualifications Framework (SCQF) as the to think about choosing Fife College for 71 Your Students’ Association first year at university? Or that an HND is your higher education qualifications and at the same level as the second year of your pathway to a university degree. a degree? Studying your HNC/HND with We look forward to welcoming you in 2022. us means you could progress straight to second or third year at university, Iain Hawker or even complete your full university Assistant Principal degree with us at a Fife campus via one of our partner universities. What’s great about taking the college route is that you will gain a recognised formal qualification after each successful year of study, with the option either to keep studying towards a degree in three years or to move into employment with the qualifications you have already gained. What’s more, you can always return to study at a later date (which we now see more and more) with some qualifications already on your C.V.

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 3 Top 10 reasons to choose Fife College for your higher education studies

1 Gain a recognised 6 You could progress straight qualification for every year to Year 3 of a degree after of study your HND

No need to commit to four Study closer to home and 2 years at university – you can 7 keep living, travel and study take each year at a time costs to a minimum

Study an HNC or HND Gain real-life work experience 3 with us and you could 8 while you study on many of progress to complete your our Higher Education courses degree at Fife College or at a university Flexible learning options – 9 part-time, online, evening More convenient and more and even some weekend 4 affordable than going study options available straight to university You could even complete Enjoy smaller class sizes 10 your first year of a degree 5 than you would at university without leaving school!

4 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Continue Honours Complete Honours Degree at University Degree at Fife College Ways to study with us Year 4 with partner university

Continue Honours Complete Degree Degree part time at Continue Degree at (BA or BA(Hons)) at Fife College with the University Year 3 Fife College with Open University partner university

HND/Degree Year 2 We offer a number of different options Entry level to allow you to study for your higher from Foundation education qualifications and onwards towards a degree, including: Starting from school Entry level Employment can depending on existing HNC/Degree Year 1 be found with these Studying your HNC/HND with us qualifications qualifications Progressing from college to university Studying for your full university Entry level Intermediate, degree at Fife College depending on existing Advanced, and National qualifications Certificate courses

Certificate Courses

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 5 School College Partnership Ways to study with us You don’t have to wait until you finish Starting your school to start thinking about what you want to do afterwards – you can kick start your future and get ahead by studying one of our fantastic School College Partnership Higher National qualifications Certificate courses. All of our courses are designed to help you develop skills needed for both Higher Education and employment, and at school allow you to be an independent, self- motivated and creative critical thinker. In many cases, it means you can study Fife College can offer you a number of routes to higher on campus where you’ll experience education and degree programmes through working in college life, learn new skills in our state- partnership with local schools to offer Higher National of-the-art facilities, and study a range qualifications which complement your studies in the classroom. of Higher National subjects such as Accounting, Administration, Business, This means that you can study a college course as part of Applied Science, 3D Computer your timetable while you are still at school. Animation or Police Studies. You can start your pathway to a degree at school through All our courses are chosen to allow Higher National Certificate courses which are offered you to move on to a degree course through our School College Partnership and are the either at Fife College or with one of our equivalent of year 1 of a university degree. university partners and you will gain the real-world skills you really need for your future career. To find out which courses are available at your school visit fife.ac.uk/schools

6 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Foundation Apprenticeships We offer a wide range of HNCs and HNDs across all subject areas, including: A Foundation (FA) is a vocational qualification that provides the Studying Accounting opportunity to develop new knowledge Administration and skills in the classroom whilst also Art and Design experiencing work-based learning in a Built Environment local business or organisation. Business and Management your Childhood Studies The FA actually includes some elements Creative Industries of a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and Culinary Arts enables you to gain your FA qualification, Digital, Computing and Cyber work experience and work-based Engineering and Energy learning in one of ’s growth HNC/HND Fashion and Jewellery sectors as part of your timetable while Hair, Beauty and Make-Up Artistry you are still at school! Health and Social Care There are currently up to 10 Foundation Legal Services Apprenticeships on offer in Fife covering: with us Performing Arts and Technical Accountancy Theatre Business Skills Police Studies Science Creative and Digital Media Social Sciences Engineering Sport and Fitness Food and Drink Technologies Tourism and Events Information Technology: Software For a full list of courses available, please Development go to page 12. Scientific Technologies (Lab Skills) Social Services and Healthcare Social Services: Children and Young People Achieving a SCQF Level 6 FA whilst at school can give you entry to our HN courses at Fife College.

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 7 Ways to study with us Progressing from college to university

Fife College offers defined routes to places for our students. However, these degree programmes in partnership with a are still dependent on you meeting wide range of universities across Scotland specific grade criteria and receiving a and the UK. You will probably see this supporting College academic reference. referred to as an Articulation Route. This ensures that you can continue to move forward with your studies without An articulation route is a pathway repeating material and, if you continue between a full-time HN course such as a to study in Scotland, you can finish HNC or HND and a degree course, which your Ordinary degree in three years or has been formally agreed between the Honours degree in four years, just as College and a university. you would have done if you had gone These routes are reviewed annually straight to university. by each university and the College to Alternatively, you can opt to study make sure that the content of your HN elsewhere in the UK and get an Honours course aligns to the content of the first degree in three years – but course fees year (or first two years) of your chosen will apply. degree to ensure a smooth transition to degree study. But, if you’d rather continue to study for your degree locally, the College also If an articulation route is in place, it offers a range of university awarded means that you could get direct entry degree courses which are delivered into a degree; with a HNC you could get entirely on Fife College campuses. See direct entry to year 2 and with a HND page 10 for more information. you could move straight to year 3 at university. Some of our articulation routes with specific universities have guaranteed

8 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Glossary: Which universities work with Support available from Becoming an Associate Student Fife College? partner universities of a University Articulation Route: Fife College has articulation agreements Whilst you are studying on your HN Some university courses also offer an A pathway between a full-time HN course in place with the following universities: course at Fife College you may have the Associate Student programme and at college (such as an HNC or HND) opportunity to meet staff from several of you would sign up to this programme University of Aberdeen and a degree course at university, which our partner universities. early on in your HN course. Becoming a has been formally agreed between the Abertay University University Associate Student means that: The university staff will offer you the College and a partner university and gives University of full credit for the HN qualification gained. chance to participate in workshops that you could be invited to attend some Edinburgh Napier University will let you gain skills to help you with events and lectures at the associate Franchise or Validated Degree: Glasgow Caledonian University degree level study. These sessions will university and get the chance to either be built into your programme of experience a university culture whilst A university-awarded degree which can Heriot-Watt University study or offered as additional workshops; studying at college be completed in full at Fife College, University of the Highlands and they will help to make your transition to without the need to leave college and go Islands you will have access to associate university smoother by ensuring that you to university after your HND. university library facilities The Open University have the necessary skills to join a degree summer school and work experience Queen Margaret University course in year 2 or 3. Associate Student Programme: or placements may be available Robert Gordon University Topics offered in these workshops vary A scheme offered by some of our There are slight differences in the University of St Andrews year on year, but usually include themes partner universities, which would allow schemes offered by universities and you such as: structuring your reports and you to access certain benefits as an University of Stirling will be given information about these essays, using and evaluating sources, Associate Student of the university, University of Sunderland programmes at the start of your HN academic and critical writing, oral whilst you are still studying for your course. You can then sign up to what is University of the West of Scotland presentations, ethical considerations, HNC or HND at Fife College. applicable to you and your HN course. By working with these partner and exam preparation and revision. Progression Route: universities, we are able to continue to Remember, many of the skills you develop further articulation opportunities A pathway between a full-time HN pick up at these workshops may also and ensure our offering remains course at college (such as an HNC or be useful for your HN course, so take relevant for our students. If you have HND) and a degree course at university, advantage of them when you can! any questions or want to find out more, which supports partial recognition by please email [email protected] 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.

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

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 9 Ways to study with us Studying your full university awarded degree with Fife College

Once you have successfully achieved The following degree opportunities are We also offer degrees which are your HND, we offer the option to currently available at Fife College: validated by Queen Margaret University: continue and complete your degree In partnership with Abertay University: BA: Creative Enterprise (this degree with us. This is called a Franchise or allows progression from 10 different Validated Degree. BA: Accounting with Finance BA (Hons): Accounting with Finance creative HNDs. Check out the website This allows you to study for your full BA: Business Management for more information) university awarded degree at a Fife BA (Hons): Business Management BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise College campus without having to BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilities change institution. If you plan to study BA: Childhood Practice (for SSSC- registered practitioners with at least your degree with us after your HND, you If you have successfully completed HND two years’ experience of working will apply directly to Fife College. Social Sciences at Fife College you within an Early Learning and also have the option to study your third Childcare setting) year on campus for the following Open University degree: BA (Hons): Childhood Practice BA: Childhood Studies BA (Hons): Social Sciences BA (Hons): Childhood Studies NB This degree follows the English model and allows an Honours degree to be completed in three years, including your two years of HND.

10 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Career Choices

With a number of different routes available, it’s important that you choose the one that best suits you and your future career goals.

But where do you begin? The Fife College Career Coach interactive tool is the ideal starting point, whether you are unsure which career is for you or just want to find out more about the sector you have always wanted to work in. It can help in three main ways:

Take a quick questionnaire to 1 see which careers you are most suited for Visit www.fife.ac.uk/ Find out which courses at Fife careercoach and start your 2 College can help you get into your chosen career journey on your chosen degree path today! Discover information about local 3 job opportunities relating to your chosen course

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 11 Courses and pathways available

12 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Contents Key to Our Degree Partners University Code Administration, Legal Services and Police Studies 14 Built Environment 17 University of Aberdeen UAbd Business, Enterprise and Accounting 21 Childhood Studies 27 Abertay University AbyU Digital, Computing and Cyber 30 DAC Creative Industries 34 Culinary Arts and Hospitality 41 Edinburgh College EC Engineering and Energy 43 Hair, Beauty and Make-up Artistry 47 Edinburgh Napier University ENU Health and Social Care 49 Science 53 FVC Social Sciences 56 Sport and Fitness 59 Glasgow Caledonian University GCU Tourism and Events 63 Heriot-Watt University HWU DISCLAIMER: This information is correct at time of going to print (August 2021). However, the College may need to make some changes to the courses offered, so please check our website fife.ac.uk for the most up-to-date course information. University of the Highlands and Islands UHI The degree routes included in this guide are valid at time of printing, but changes may occur at both the College and the universities which may affect them. Please The Open University OU check at the start of your course. Queen Margaret University QMU

Robert Gordon University RGU

University of Edinburgh UEdin

University of St Andrews UStA

University of Stirling UStir

University of Sunderland USun

University of the West of Scotland UWS

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 13 Administration, Legal Services and Police “Whilst I Freya-Anderson Ward HNC in Legal Services didn’t go I was a bit short of the qualifications I needed to get into university to study Law down the and then I heard that you could study an Studies HNC in Legal Services so I applied to Fife ‘traditional College and was accepted. route’ to I learned about the many different areas In the world of business there are no What kind of career could I have? of law and got a great overview. My boundaries. Legal Assistant university, I lecturers were very approachable and The skills you learn with Fife College will Paralegal because of the smaller classes, it was prepare you for all kinds of careers within Team Leader don’t think easier to ask for help. Police Officer Administration, Office Technologies, My HNC was a great basis for going on Courts Officer Legal Services and Policing. there is one to do my law degree at the University Office Administrator of Dundee. Talented individuals, who are skilled and Officer Supervisor anymore.” knowledgeable in these sectors, are in Personal Assistant There are so many pathways which all high demand throughout the UK and Clerical Assistant lead to the same place and I believe that globally. With our full-time and part- OW Receptionist KN ? not getting into university straight from time courses, you will gain a range of And more… U school made me more determined to get practical knowledge and understanding O Y a place and to prove that I could. that is highly sought-after by employers. D I D £31,100 Average UK salary for a Legal Associate

14 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Administration, Legal Services and Police Studies HNC: Administration and HNC: Legal Services Information Technology

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Administration, Legal Services Distance School College Full-time Part-time and Police Studies Learning Partnership Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time K K D K D K HNC: Administration and K K D Information Technology School College Partnership School College Partnership

K D K HNC: Legal Services This course reflects the increasingly important This course offers a variety of prospective role and function that administration, digital and career paths, most notably a future in the legal information technologies play in today’s business industry, but also access to professions such as HNC: Police Studies K D environment. It will equip you with the essential management, finance, and business. skills and knowledge you require to play a key role HND: Administration and in any modern business environment. Entry Requirements K Information Technology One of the following: Entry Requirements At least one relevant Higher at level C or above; HND: Legal Services K At least one relevant Higher at level C or above; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above plus four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, Modern Studies, English, History, Admin and Modern Studies, English, History, Admin and KEY IT, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, IT, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Computing, Geography, Maths or Science D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth Computing, Geography, Maths or Science based subjects) based subjects) Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7 above, including one at SCQF Level 7 Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and Business (to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Business (to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 6 or above, including one at SCQF Level 6 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7) Level 7) Further Study Further Study HND: Legal Services SCQF Level 8 HND: Administration and Information Technology SCQF Level 8 Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Law UWS Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BA (Hons): Law and Management RGU BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management with Analytics AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management with Events Management AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management with People Management AbyU

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 15 Administration, Legal Services and Police Studies HNC: Police Studies HND: Administration and HND: Legal Services Information Technology

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Full-time K D K K

School College Partnership This course reflects the increasingly important role The course offers a variety of prospective that administration and information technology play career paths, most notably a future in the legal The HNC in Police Studies has been designed in today’s business environment. It will equip you industry, but also access to professions such as to give you an understanding of the issues that with the essential skills and knowledge required to management, finance, and business. are relevant to a policing environment, as well as play a key role in any modern business environment. developing your understanding of the skills and Entry Requirements capabilities required by the modern Police Officer. Entry Requirements HNC: Legal Services SCQF Level 7 HNC: Administration and Information (with 15 credits) Entry Requirements Technology SCQF Level 7 (with 15 credits) At least one relevant Higher at level C or above; Further Study plus four National 5s at Grade C or above Further Study in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Modern Studies, English, History, Admin and Entire degree delivered at Fife College and the University IT, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, BA: Business Management AbyU BA (Hons): Law and Management RGU Computing, Geography, Maths or Science based subjects) Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Routes where progression is possible Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with and the University BA (Hons): Law UWS Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) BA (Hons): International Supply to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 6 or Chain Management GCU above, including one at SCQF Level 7 BA (Hons): Management Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and (Taught Route) RGU Business (to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 6 or above, including one at SCQF BA (Hons): Management Level 7) with HR Management RGU Relevant experience and/or other qualifications BA (Hons): Management will be considered on an individual basis with Marketing RGU BA (Hons): Business and Management UHI Further Study Routes where progression is possible Articulation routes agreed between Fife College BA (Hons): Business UWS and the University BA (Hons): Criminology AbyU BA (Hons): Applied Social Sciences RGU

Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Sociology AbyU BA (Hons): Criminal Justice UWS

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16 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Built Environment

Built Environment is a relatively new way What kind of career could I have? Nicole King “The course at Fife of describing the design, , 3D Designer HND in Quantity Surveying and management of manmade structures. Architectural Technician/Technologist I left school at the end of fifth year College gave me a Construction Manager Construction Technical Professional to do my HND at Fife College. In Furniture Designer courses are for those who are looking my second year, I was given the great insight into Interior Designer for a career in a construction-related opportunity to go to London to visit Quantity Surveyor discipline. This can include interior some of the most well-known pieces of the construction Site Manager designing, quantity surveying, in the country which was a And more… architecture, and technology. All our great experience that has continued to industry and it had courses are industry approved, highly motivate me in my career. valued by employers, and provide the some amazing foundation for progression pathways, After completing my HND I went from introductory level through to HNC/ straight into third year of the degree lecturers who HND and even degree courses. course at Napier University, which has resulted in me being a year ahead of explained all the So, if your ambition is to build a career most people. in construction, we can offer you a solid £45,500 foundation in whichever area interests you. I was also hired by Whiteburn Projects different elements Average UK Ltd in Edinburgh as a Trainee Quantity salary for a Surveyor and combine this with of the role.” Quantity studying my degree. Surveyor

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 17 Built Environment HNC: 3D HNC: Architectural Technology

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Built Environment Distance School College Full-time Part-time Learning Partnership Full-time Full-time Part-time G G G

HNC: 3D Interior Design G This course is about designing spaces and places This is a varied course that provides a valuable for people, creating interior schemes, and solving insight into the diverse technical aspects which G G HNC: Architectural Technology problems to improve the world around us. It are fundamental to the architectural profession. It enables you to develop the creative, analytical, is a mainly theory-based course which includes and technical skills needed for jobs in the interior the important knowledge and skills for successful HNC: Building Surveying G G design profession. employment, studied in the context of both practical and theoretical classes. Entry Requirements HNC: Construction Management D One of the following: Entry Requirements National Certificate: Architecture and Interior One of the following: HNC: Furniture G Design SCQF Level 6 One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant Another related course at SCQF Level 6 subject; plus three National 5s at Grade C or above which must include Maths HNC: Quantity Surveying G One Higher at Grade C or above in Art and Design or Graphic Communication; plus National Certificate: Built Environment National 5 English at Grade C or above (with additional Maths for Construction Technicians unit) HND: 3D Interior Design G An appropriate portfolio of artwork Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering School pupils wishing to apply for the School SCQF Level 6 College Partnership course option should HND: Architectural Technology G speak to their school for entry requirements Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other Further Study qualifications will be considered on an HND: Furniture G HND: 3D Interior Design SCQF Level 8 individual basis

Further Study HND: Quantity Surveying G G HND: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BSc/BSc (Hons): Architectural Technology ENU BSc (Hons): Architectural Technology RGU

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18 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Building Surveying HNC: Construction HNC: Furniture HNC: Quantity Surveying Management

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7

Full-time Part-time Part-time Full-time Part-time G G D G G

This course is based on building surveying and will This nationally recognised course has been Fife has a long history of providing training for This course has been designed to provide you with incorporate attributes of how to inspect buildings designed to provide all the knowledge and the furniture industry, and we continue to develop the knowledge and understanding necessary to and to decide what would be required to repair or understanding necessary for a career in the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship start a career in quantity surveying. It is also ideal maintain them. The course will be delivered at our construction management. for which this course is recognised. Design and for those already working in the sector who are Glenrothes campus as either a full-time or a day manufacture projects are integrated to fully looking to gain a promotion. You will obtain 12 SQA release programme, encompassing units which are Entry Requirements enhance the design and make ethos and the credits to achieve your HNC. suitable to survey a building. One of the following: course aims to enable you to develop innovative and creative designs for furniture related artefacts. Entry Requirements One Higher at Grade C or above; plus three Entry Requirements One of the following: National 5s at Grade C or above, which must Entry Requirements One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant include Maths One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant subject; plus three National 5s at Grade C or One of the following: subject; plus three National 5s at Grade C or above which must include Maths Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Furniture SCQF Level 5 above, which must include Maths National Certificate: Built Environment National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF Higher: Craft Design at Grade C or above Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering (with additional Maths for Construction SCQF Level 6 Technicians unit) Level 6 Higher: Product Design at Grade C or above Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 An appropriate portfolio of design work National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering Level 6 SCQF Level 6 Successful completion of the School College Further Study Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Partnership course Pre-MA/Pathway to HE in Built Environment (Fife schools only) HND: Furniture SCQF Level 8 Successful completion of the School College Relevant industry experience and/or other Relevant industry experience and/or other Partnership course Pre-MA/Pathway to HE in qualifications will be considered on an Built Environment (Fife schools only) individual basis qualifications will be considered on an individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Further Study qualifications will be considered on an individual basis HND: Building Surveying at another Scottish institution Further Study HND: Quantity Surveying SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BSc/BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying ENU BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying HWU BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management RGU

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 19 Built Environment HND: 3D Interior Design HND: Architectural HND: Furniture HND: Quantity Surveying Technology

SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Full-time Full-time Part-time G G G G G

This is year 2 of HND: 3D Interior Design, This is a varied two-year course that provides a Fife has a long history of providing training for This course has been designed to provide you with specialising in interior design. It is about designing valuable insight into the diverse technical aspects the furniture industry, and we continue to develop the knowledge and understanding necessary to spaces and places for people, creating interior which are fundamental to the architectural the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship start a career in quantity surveying. It is also ideal schemes, and solving problems to improve profession. You will undertake 15 credits in your first for which this course is recognised. Design and if you are already working in the industry and are the world around us. It enables you to develop year, which will give you the equivalent of an HNC in manufacture projects are integrated to fully looking to gain a promotion. During the first year creative, analytical, and technical skills for jobs in Built Environment. Following this, you will progress enhance the design and make ethos and the of HND: Quantity Surveying, you will achieve all the interior design profession. to year 2 where the remaining credits will see you course aims to enable you to develop innovative the units necessary for the HNC: Built Environment achieve an HND in Architectural Technology. and created design for furniture related artefacts. group award. Entry Requirements A minimum of 12 credits from the HNC: 3D Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Interior Design framework for entry to year 2, One of the following: External Candidates One of the following: including the HNC mandatory units One Higher at Grade C or above in a One of the following: One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant Those with qualifications of an equivalent relevant STEM discipline such as Graphic One Higher at Grade C or above within Art and STEM, English, or Business/Accounts related nature could be given opportunities in APL Communication; plus three National 5s at Design/Craft and Design subject; plus three National 5s at Grade C or (Accreditation of Prior Learning) or accelerated Grade C or above, which must include Maths above, which must include Maths assessment to enter year 2 of the HND Mature students will be considered on an National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF individual basis, based on a portfolio of art Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering External applicants will also require an Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction and design work in your field of study and SCQF Level 6 appropriate portfolio of artwork in addition Technician unit) experience National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF National Certificate: Civil Engineering SCQF Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction Further Study Portfolio as required or evidence of project/ Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction artefact Technicians unit) Technician unit) Entire degree delivered at Fife College You may be required to take part in an informal Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU Level 2 Design Engineer Construct conversation as part of the application process. Relevant industry experience and/or other Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering This group/individual conversation may be an qualifications will be considered on an Articulation routes agreed between Fife College SCQF Level 6 information session, a portfolio discussion, or a individual basis and the University Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 skills based exercise Further Study BA (Hons): Interior Design HWU Relevant industry experience and/or other Internal Candidates qualifications will be considered on an One of the following: Articulation routes agreed between Fife College individual basis HNC: Furniture SCQF Level 7 and the University Further Study National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying HWU Level 6 BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Another appropriate creative course at SCQF and Commercial Management RGU and the University Level 6 BSc/BSc (Hons): Architectural Technology ENU Routes where progression is possible BSc (Hons): Architectural Technology RGU Further Study BSc (Hons): Quantity Surveying GCU

Routes where progression is possible Entire degree delivered at Fife College BEng (Hons): Engineering Management UWS BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU

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20 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Business, Enterprise £44,800 Average UK salary for an and Accounting Accountant

Studying business, enterprise What kind of career could I have? and accounting opens doors to Accountant The opportunities and convenience are opportunities in a wide range of Derry Robertson Administrator something that many don’t know about. sectors. From office management, Banker BA Business Management managing people and organisations, Bookkeeper At high school I always had a passion I studied HND: Events Management to economics, and marketing as well Financial Analyst for business education but for years, I course and then BA: (Hons) Business as a range of other subjects and skills, Human Resource Manager thought that I had to go to university to Management. our full-time and part-time courses will Office Manager succeed. This view was changed by a My favourite part of my college prepare you for a role in a modern office Payroll Manager teacher who told me how he’d started experience was how it allowed me to environment and help you gain the Management Accountant his career path at college. grow, mature and develop as a person. valuable skills and competencies you Mortgage Advisor Not only did Fife College prepare me for need in today’s job market. I didn’t want to move away from Kirkcaldy, as I enjoyed being around my a future in education, it also allowed me It has been estimated 1.9 million new friends, and I also didn’t want to leave to appreciate and understand the hard managers will be needed in the UK by my part-time job. For me, college was work of educators. 2024, so management and business the easiest and most practical pathway After leaving Fife College, I studied a roles are growing rapidly. With one of to progress after high school. Post Graduate Diploma in Education and our business enterprise courses, you I am now a Business Education teacher. can find a huge range of opportunities across all sectors including banking, administration, human resource management or even retail management. “Without Fife College I wouldn’t have the opportunities that were presented to me and could not be the teacher I am today. I am eternally grateful to Fife College and everything it has done for me.”

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 21 Business, Enterprise and Accounting HNC: Accounting

SCQF Level 7 Routes where progression is possible Business, Enterprise Distance School College Full-time Part-time BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance and Accounting Learning Partnership Full-time Part-time with Business Analytics AbyU K D K BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance HNC: Accounting K D K with People Management AbyU School College Partnership BA (Hons): Business Management with Analytics AbyU HNC: Business (with Management) K D K This course is designed for those wishing to take up a career in accounting and financial BA (Hons): Business Management administration within a range of organisations. with Events Management AbyU HNC: Contracting Management Both this HNC and the HND: Accounting are BA (Hons): Business Management suitable for a wide target audience including school with People Management AbyU leavers, adult returners to education, and those in BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU HNC: Facilities Management K D employment wishing to formalise their skills. BAcc (Hons): Accounting UWS Entry Requirements HNC: Human Resource D Management (Awaiting Approval) One of the following: One Higher at Grade C or above in relevant HNC: Marketing Communications subjects; plus four National 5s at Grade C or D (Awaiting Approval) above Foundation Apprenticeship: Accountancy HNC: Sustainable Resource SCQF Level 6 Management Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise including a minimum of 12 SQA credits HND: Accounting K D Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis K D HND: Business (with Management) Further Study BA: Accounting with Finance D HND: Accounting SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College BA: Business Management D K and the University BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance AbyU BA (Hons): Accounting ENU BA (Hons): Accounting with Finance D BA (Hons): Business Management OU MA (Hons): Accountancy UAbd BA (Hons): Business Management D MA (Hons): Accountancy HWU MA (Hons): Accounting and Finance HWU

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22 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Business (with Management) HNC: Contracting HNC: Facilities Management Management

SCQF Level 7 Articulation routes agreed between Fife College SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 and the University Full-time Part-time BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU Distance Learning Part-time K D K K D BA (Hons): Business Management The course is designed to provide a strong with Analytics AbyU School College Partnership professional and academic study programme for Distance Learning BA (Hons): Business Management individuals seeking career progression within the By studying this course, you will gain knowledge with Events Management AbyU contracting industry. The course is designed to This qualification is suitable for learners who of the challenges and current thinking in business BA (Hons): Business Management meet the needs of middle managers. are employed within the Facilities Management and, in particular, the challenges of decision with People Management AbyU sector and working in or seeking to progress to a Entry Requirements making and of managing people effectively in BA (Hons): Digital Marketing supervisory and/or management role. organisations. You will develop your skills in with Business Management AbyU You will preferably be in a supervisory first line managing your own performance and that of management position within your organisation Entry Requirements others. You will study, among other subjects, BA (Hons): Digital Marketing You should also have experience in managing One of the following: human resource management, economics, strategy with Events Management AbyU people, as well as other supervisory experience and management, marketing, and finance. BA (Hons): Marketing and Any relevant group award at SCQF level 6 Business Management AbyU Any two National Qualifications at SCQF level Entry Requirements MA (Hons): International 6 together with three passes at SCQF level 5 or One of the following: Business Management HWU above One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant MA (Hons): Marketing HWU An SVQ at SCQF level 7 in a relevant area e.g Facilities Management subject; plus four National 5s at Grade C or BBA (Hons): Bachelor above of Business Administration HWU Different combinations of relevant and equivalent qualifications from other awarding Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills MA (Hons): Business Management UAbd SCQF Level 6 bodies BA (Hons): Business Management OU Foundation Apprenticeship: Financial Services Relevant work experience will be considered for applicants without the above qualifications SCQF Level 6 Routes where progression is possible Intermediate Certificate: Business Enterprise BA (Hons): Business UStir including a minimum of 12 SQA credits Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis School pupils wishing to apply for the School College Partnership course option should speak to their school for entry requirements

Further Study HND: Business (with Management) SCQF Level 8

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 23 Business, Enterprise and Accounting HNC: Human Resource HNC: Marketing HNC: Sustainable Resource HND: Accounting Management Communications Management Awaiting Awaiting Approval Approval SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Distance Learning Full-time D D K D This course will provide an insight into the waste management, recycling and resource recovery The main purpose of this HNC is to prepare This course has been designed to provide learners industry. It is designed to allow you to develop This course will provide you with the full range learners for employment in a range of human with the relevant knowledge and skills for entry knowledge and understanding of the requirements of competencies to meet the requirements of resource management roles in a variety of level jobs in marketing, advertising and public of the modern waste sustainable resource employers recruiting accounting staff. It will also give employment settings. It is designed to match the relations. This includes greater focus on practical management sector. you the scope to develop and progress in a variety needs of employers, providing human resource skills, particularly in the use of digital and social of ways within organisations of all types and sizes. management specialists who are adaptable to media techniques in marketing communications, Entry Requirements change, flexible in their roles and attitudes, and while still ensuring a solid grounding in basic Entry Requirements You should be employed or seeking able to develop a clear understanding of their HRM marketing theory and practice needed to progress employment within the Waste Management, Year 1 roles and responsibilities. to the HND award or into introductory level Recycling, and Resource Recovery Industry employment in the sector. One of the following: Entry Requirements School leavers with relevant level of One Higher at Grade C or above in relevant qualifications would be considered One Higher, plus four National 5s at Grade C Entry Requirements subjects; plus four National 5s at Grade C or or above One Higher plus four National 5s at Grade C or As it is a distance learning course, it is available above above to candidates throughout the UK Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise, Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills including a minimum of 12 SQA credits SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills Relevant industry experience and/or other Foundation Apprenticeship: Financial Services SCQF Level 6 qualifications will be considered on an SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Financial Services individual basis SCQF Level 6 Intermediate Certificate: Business Enterprise Year 2 including a minimum of 12 SQA credits Intermediate Certificate: Business Enterprise One of the following: Relevant industry experience and/or other including a minimum of 12 SQA credits qualifications will be considered on an Relevant industry experience and/or other HNC: Accounting SCQF Level 7 individual basis qualifications will be considered on an Internal candidates must successfully achieve School pupils wishing to apply for the School individual basis year 1 College Partnership course option should School pupils wishing to apply for the School Direct entry to year 2 is possible with a speak to their school for entry requirements College Partnership course option should minimum of 12 SQA credits at HNC (15 speak to their school for entry requirements desirable) Further study HND: Human Resource Management SCQF Further study Further Study Level 8 (Subject to approval, proposed start HND: Marketing SCQF Level 8 (Subject to 2023-24 ) approval, proposed start 2023-24 ) Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA: Accounting with Finance AbyU

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24 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HND: Business (with Management)

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College SCQF Level 8 BA (Hons): Business Management Routes where progression is possible and the University with Events Management AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management GCU Full-time BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management BA (Hons): International Business GCU K D with People Management AbyU BA (Hons): Accounting ENU BA (Hons): International Business MA (Hons): Accountancy HWU BA (Hons): Digital Marketing and HRM GCU with Business Management AbyU MA (Hons): Accountancy and Finance HWU Throughout the course, you will gain knowledge of BA (Hons): Finance Investment the challenges and current thinking in business and, BA (Hons): Digital Marketing and Risk Management GCU BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance in particular, the challenges of decision making and with Events Management AbyU (Taught Route) RGU BA (Hons): Business UStir of managing people effectively in organisations. BA (Hons): Business Management ENU BA (Hons): Accounting You will develop your skills in managing your own BA (Hons): Management UWS BA (Hons): Marketing Management ENU and Management RGU performance and that of others. BA (Hons): Business UWS BA (Hons): International Supply MA (Hons): Accountancy UAbd Entry Requirements Chain Management GCU BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance UHI Year 1 MA (Hons): International Business Management HWU Routes where progression is possible One of the following: One Higher at Grade C or above in relevant BBA (Hons): Bachelor BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance with of Business Administration HWU Business Analytics AbyU subjects; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above BA (Hons): Business Management QMU BA (Hons): Accounting and Finance Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise, BA (Hons): Business Management with People Management AbyU including a minimum of 12 SQA credits with Enterprise QMU Relevant industry experience and/or other BA (Hons): Risk Management GCU BA (Hons): Business Management qualifications will be considered on an BA (Hons): Accountancy GCU with Finance QMU individual basis BA (Hons): Finance Investment BA (Hons): Business Management and Risk Management GCU Year 2 with Marketing QMU BAcc (Hons): Accounting UWS Internal candidates must successfully achieve BA (Hons): Management (Taught Route) RGU Year 1 BA (Hons): Management External candidates must have evidence of with HR Management RGU successfully achieving HNC: Business SCQF BA (Hons): Management Level 7 with Marketing RGU Direct entry in to Year 2 requires HNC: BA (Hons): Events Management RGU Business SCQF Level 7 BA (Hons): International Further Study Tourism Management (Taught Route) RGU BA (Hons): Fashion Management RGU Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA (Hons): International BA: Business Management AbyU Hospitality Management RGU MA (Hons): Business Management UAbd Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BA (Hons): Business Management UHI BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management with Analytics AbyU

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 25 Business, Enterprise and Accounting BA: Accounting BA: Business Management BA (Hons): Accounting BA (Hons): Business with Finance with Finance Management

SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 10 SCQF Level 10

Full-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Full-time

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This course will prepare you for careers in the On this course you will gain detailed knowledge This course will continue to prepare you for On this course you will gain a detailed knowledge accounting profession and finance generally. It of the critical challenges and current thinking careers in the accounting profession and finance of the critical challenges and current thinking will also provide you with the skills and knowledge in business and, in particular, the challenges generally. It will also provide you with the skills in business and, in particular, the challenges needed to deal with the major issues you are likely of decision making and of managing people and knowledge required to deal with the major of decision-making and of managing people to encounter in your career. This degree course is effectively in large and complex organisations. You issues you are likely to encounter in your career. effectively in large and complex organisations. You delivered at Fife College in partnership with Abertay will also develop your skills in managing both your This degree course is delivered at Fife College in will also develop your skills in managing both your University and successful students will graduate own performance and that of others. partnership with Abertay University and successful own performance and that of others. with a degree awarded by Abertay University. students will graduate with a degree awarded by Entry Requirements Abertay University. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following studied at Fife College: BA: Business Management SCQF Level 9, Entry Requirements studied at Fife College and awarded by Abertay HND: Accounting SCQF Level 8 studied at Fife HND: Business SCQF Level 8 College BA: Accounting with Finance SCQF Level 9 University HND: Administration and Information studied at Fife College and awarded by Abertay Further Study Technology SCQF 8 with A in the graded unit University report (Project) Entire degree delivered at Fife College HND Events Management SCQF Level 8 (must BA (Hons): Accounting with Finance AbyU include unit Business Culture and Strategy) Further Study

Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU

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26 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Childhood Studies

With huge demand in Scotland currently Distance School College Full-time Part-time for qualified Early Learning and Childcare Childhood Studies Learning Partnership workers, there has never been a better time to turn your dream of working K D HNC: Childhood Practice D with children into a reality. Whether you G want to work as a nursery nurse, play- worker, pupil support assistant or early HND: Childhood Practice D G D years practitioner, you will get to use the knowledge and skills learned on your college course to change the world, one BA: Childhood Practice D little person at a time! D Our wide range of childhood studies BA: Childhood Studies courses will provide you with the transferable skills and practical work BA (Hons): Childhood Practice D experience you need to advance in a career in Early Learning and Childcare. BA (Hons): Childhood Studies D And for those already working within this sector, our flexible work-based and part-time study options mean you can KEY fit studying around work and family D Dunfermline commitments. K Kirkcaldy What kind of career could I have?

Early Years Manager G Glenrothes £27,800 Early Years Officer L Levenmouth Average UK Early Years Practitioner salary for an Educational Support Assistant Early Years Lead Practitioner Officer Supervisor

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 27 Childhood Studies HNC: Childhood Practice HND: Childhood Practice BA: Childhood Practice

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 9 HND: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 8 Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Part-time D G K D Articulation routes agreed between Fife College D G D D

and the University This course will provide you with a rich BA (Hons): Social Science AbyU This qualification is suitable for learners who hold Delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret understanding of working with children and young a Practitioner qualification as specified by the University, this degree programme is designed people, and will help you to integrate knowledge Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) such as to provide a rigorous, academic area of study, and theory into practice, including the importance HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services: enabling you to develop the necessary skills and of the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7 and have understanding to register as a Lead Practitioner or Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice. achieved 120 SCQF credits. Manager of Childcare Settings with the Scottish Social Services Council. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements You should be 17 years of age or over when This qualification is suitable for learners who Entry Requirements applying for the course and should have hold a practitioner qualification as specified by You must hold an HND in Childhood Practice, experience of working with children. You should the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). In or other Childcare based HND qualifications also possess one of the following: addition, learners should be working in, or have with Graded Unit at grade A or B Two Highers at Grade C or above, including access to a placement in the Childhood Practice As this is a practice-based qualification, you English at A or B sector and have acquired 120 credits points must be currently employed in an Early Learning at SCQF level 7, for example HNC: Childhood and Childcare setting, with a minimum of 2 Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services Practice prior to undertaking the award. and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher years’ experience prior to undertaking studies English at Grade A or B You must be 18 years of age at start of You will also require a signed statement of study and have significant work experience support from your employer Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services: in an early learning and childcare setting at Children and Young People SCQF Level 6 plus Practitioner Level Higher English at Grade A or B Further Study An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application National Certificate: Early Education and is required. This will be carried out with the Entire degree delivered at Fife College Childcare group award college if a place is offered BA (Hons): Childhood Practice SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young This course is suitable for you if you already People) SCQF Level 6 hold an HNC in Childhood Practice or other Other SCQF Level 6 qualifications and Childcare based HNC qualifications with experience of working in childcare will be Graded Unit at grade A or B considered on an individual basis Further Study PLUS If you are considering progression to Higher Entire degree delivered at Fife College Education teacher training courses, you should BA: Childhood Practice QMU note that you are likely to require two additional BA (Hons): Childhood Practice QMU Highers, including English at Grade A or B, and BA: Childhood Studies QMU National 5 Maths at Grade C or above to be BA (Hons): Childhood Studies QMU considered by most HE institutions You will also require a PVG check through Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the and the University placement(s) as part of this course BA (Hons): Early Childhood OU

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28 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 BA: Childhood Studies BA (Hons): BA (Hons): Childhood Practice Childhood Studies

SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 10 SCQF Level 10

Full-time Part-time Full-time D D D

Delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret Delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret Delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret University, this programme is designed to provide University, this degree programme is designed University, this programme is designed to provide a rigorous, academic area of study, enabling you to provide a rigorous, academic area of study, a rigorous, academic area of study, enabling you to develop the necessary skills and understanding enabling you to develop the necessary skills and to develop the necessary skills and understanding to progress in your career. You will graduate with understanding to register as a Lead Practitioner or to progress in your career. You will graduate with the knowledge of the multi-disciplinary nature of Manager of Childcare Settings with the Scottish the knowledge of the multi-disciplinary nature of working with young children and their families, as Social Services Council. working with young children and their families, as well as the importance of quality partnerships with well as the importance of quality partnerships with parents and other agencies. Entry Requirements parents and other agencies. BA: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements Entry Requirements As this is a practice-based qualification, you You must hold an HND in Childhood Practice must be employed in an Early Learning and BA: Childhood Studies SCQF Level 9 or other Childcare based HND qualifications Childcare setting throughout your studies and An Enhanced Disclosure Application will be with Graded Unit at grade A or B and 240 have your employer’s approval to undertake required to complete the mandatory work SCQF credits this qualification placement element - this will be carried out by An Enhanced Disclosure Application will be the College for successful applicants required to complete the mandatory work placement element - this will be carried out by the College for successful applicants

Further Study

Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA (Hons): Childhood Studies QMU

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 29 Digital, Computing and Cyber

There has never been a better time to What kind of career could I have? consider a career in Digital, Computing 3D Animator and Cyber. In an industry that contributes Duncan Napier Cyber Security Specialist nearly £5bn to the Scottish economy, HNC: Cyber Security it’s estimated that 13,000 new roles Digital TV Producer are created on an annual basis within Games Developer/Tester I am studying HNC: Cyber Security. I have a background in Networking Scotland’s emerging digital sectors IT Technician and this course was seen as a natural Our courses will equip you with the Mobile App Developer extension to broaden my knowledge. specialist skills you need to pursue Network Engineer a career in areas such as Software Similar courses that are offered at UX Designer Development, Computer Networking, Universities were only being offered Cyber Security, Computer Arts, 3D Web Developer on a postgraduate basis for which “I would Animation, Computer Gaming and Digital there was no funding available. So, I Design. And with 82 percent of all job was researching courses I could use recommend the applications requiring digital skills, there for professional development and to are many exciting job opportunities, reinforce my existing knowledge and course for those not only in IT businesses but across skills. My favourite parts are networking, all sectors including Banking and ethical hacking, digital forensics and who wish to learn Finance, Creative Industries, Education, £42,100 Python programming. Engineering, Tourism, Healthcare and the Average UK I am working part-time at Fife College as something new Public Sector. salary for an a Trainer/Assessor in Digital Technologies Information whilst completing my course. or expand their Technology I would like to expand my knowledge Professional and pass that experience on to others knowledge in a in a lecturing capacity or start my own technical training company. related area.”

30 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Digital, Computing and Cyber HNC: 3D Computer HNC: Computer Arts Animation and Design School pupils SCQF Level 7 only SCQF Level 7 Distance School College Digital, Computing and Cyber Full-time Part-time Learning Partnership School College Partnership Full-time K HNC: 3D Computer Animation Computer animation is experiencing an explosion (School Pupils Only) in its use within areas such as the web and mobile apps, multimedia platforms, games, phones, SFX, The main aims of the HNC in Computer Arts and TV and film. This course will develop your 3D Design are to underpin specific knowledge for HNC: Computer Arts and Design G computer modelling and animation skills through the candidate studying art and design in a digital the extensive use of industry-leading software context. The course has four main areas of enquiry: HNC: Computing (Networking) 2D design, 3D design, fine art and time-based art. K including Autodesk 3D Studio Max & Maya, Adobe (Awaiting approval) Premiere, Photoshop & After Effects, and Animate. Entry Requirements HNC: Computing (Technical K Entry Requirements One of the following Support) (Awaiting approval) One of the following: One Higher at Grade C or above in English, Three National 5s at Grade C or above Computing Science, Graphic Communication, HNC: Cybersecurity K K Art and Design, or Drama; plus National 5 Working towards - Two Highers at Grade C English at Grade C or above or above, in subjects such as Art, English, NC: Computer Games; Creative Development HND: 3D Computer Animation G G Computing, or Graphic Communication (and Animation) SCQF 6 Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Other relevant art/digital art based SCQF 6 HND: Computer Games Computer Games Development SCQF Level 6 G course Development Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Relevant portfolio of work showing an aptitude HND: Computing: Software individual basis for computing/design K Development (with Data Analytics) You must demonstrate a portfolio of previous Further Study work displaying examples of art and design work including digital or traditional art, animation or HND: Cybersecurity K HND: 3D Computer Animation SCQF Level 8 digital design competency. You are required to have a basic level of HND: Digital Design and G competency in ICT. Development (Games) Further Study KEY Articulation routes agreed between Fife College D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth and the University

BSc (Hons): Digital Media and Interactive Design ENU

Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Computer Arts AbyU BSc (Hons): Computer Animation Arts UWS

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 31 Digital, Computing and Cyber HNC: Computing HNC: Computing HNC: Cybersecurity HND: 3D Computer (Networking) (Technical Support) Animation Awaiting Awaiting Approval Approval SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time

K K K K G G

This course offers you the opportunity to This course offers you the opportunity to develop On this course, you will learn how to think like a This course will develop your 3D computer develop skills in network technologies. There is your technical skills, including operating systems, hacker, and gain a deep understanding of security modelling and animation skills through the an emphasis on the development of networking hardware, team working, and project management issues and concerns. The course introduces you to extensive use of industry-leading software and technical skills, as well as developing team skills. It is suitable for those wishing to train for characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, including Autodesk 3D Studio Max & Maya, Adobe working, problem solving and communication a career in technical support and for those who technologies, and procedures to defend networks. Premiere, Photoshop & After Effects, and Animate. skills. In addition to SQA certification, there are are passionate about building computers and You will understand how to develop security You will participate in a range of creative, client- opportunities to gain industry-recognised vendor networks with a focus on supporting networked policies that comply with cyber security laws. based briefs, which are designed to develop your certifications through CISCO, and VMWARE. computer systems. conceptual thinking and improve your skills within Entry Requirements the digital domain. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Science, Maths, Graphic Communication or You must demonstrate a portfolio of previous work Science, Maths, Graphic Communication or Science, Maths, Graphic Communication or any Science/Technology subject; plus four and possess one of the following: any science/technology subject; plus four any Science/Technology subject; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above, including Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: National 5s at Grade C or above including Core National 5s at Grade C or above, including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy Computer Games Development SCQF Level 6 Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent Foundation Apprenticeship: Information Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Foundation Apprenticeship: Information Foundation Apprenticeship: Information Technology: Hardware/System Support SCQF Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6 Technology: Hardware/System Support SCQF Technology: Hardware/System Support SCQF Level 6 plus four National 5s at Grade C or One Higher at Grade C or above in Art and Level 6 PLUS four National 5s at Grade C or Level 6; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above Design, English, Computing Science, Graphic above above Advanced Certificate: Computing with Digital Communication, or Physics; plus three National National Certificate: Computing with Digital National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6 5s at Grade C or above Media SCQF Level 6 Media SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Relevant industry experience and/or other Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis qualifications will be considered on an qualifications will be considered on an individual basis individual basis individual basis Further Study Further Study Entire degree delivered at Fife College Further Study Further Study HND: Cyber Security SCQF Level 8 Following qualification approval, articulation Following qualification approval, articulation BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU options will be explored and will be advised at options will be explored and will be advised at Articulation routes agreed between Fife College the start of the course the start of the course and the University Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BSc (Hons): Ethical Hacking AbyU BSc /BSc (Hons): Computer Games Routes where progression is possible (Art and Animation) GCU BSc (Hons): Computing AbyU BSc (Hons): Digital Media RGU

BEng (Hons): Cyber Security UWS Routes where progression is possible BSc (Hons): Computer Animation Arts UWS BA (Hons): New Media Art UWS KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth

32 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HND: Computer Games HND: Computing: Software HND: HND: Digital Design and Development Development (with Data Analytics) Cybersecurity Development (Games)

SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Further Study SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Articulation routes agreed Full-time Full-time between Fife College and the G K K G University BSc (Hons): If you have a desire to delve into the depths of This course was developed in This is the second year of an Keen to explore your talent for computer games Computing AbyU computer games and investigate how they work, response to the current shortage exciting new qualification in design? Interested in producing digital interactive then this is the ideal course for you. You will need of skilled software developers in BEng (Hons): cyber security. You will gain a media? Want to know how to design for the best an interest in and flair for programming, maths, Scotland, and offers an introduction Software Engineering ENU deeper understanding in areas user experience? If you are looking for a career and solving complex problems. You should enjoy to software development. It BSc/BSc (Hons): of cyber security, ethical hacking in games production, digital design, interactive playing a variety of computer games and you may will introduce you to a range of Computing GCU and digital forensics, and further storytelling, or UX design, then this is the course even have designed a few games of your own. subjects and skills that contribute BSc (Hons): develop your knowledge and for you. to the design and development of HWU skills secured in the first year. Entry Requirements good quality software. Entry Requirements You should have successfully completed a pre- BSc (Hons): Entry Requirements Computer Systems HWU Communication or English at SCQF Level 6 plus course assessment and possess one of the following: Entry Requirements HNC: Cyber Security one of the following: Two Highers at Grade C or above in Maths, Year 1 BSc (Hons): Computing SCQF Level 7 (Application Software One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Computing Science, Graphic Communication One of the following: Science, English, Graphic Communication, or or any Science/Technology subject; plus four Development) RGU Further Study One Higher at Grade C or above BSc (Hons): Art and Design; plus four National 5s at Grade National 5s at Grade B or above, one of which C or above must be Maths in Computing Science, Maths, Computing UHI Articulation routes agreed Graphic Communication or any Foundation Apprenticeship: Information Foundation Apprenticeship: Information between Fife College and the Science/Technology subject; Routes where progression is Technology: Software Development SCQF Technology: Software Development SCQF Level University plus four National 5s at Grade possible Level 6 6 plus National 5 Maths at Grade B or above BSc (Hons): C or above including Core Skills BSc (Hons): Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Ethical Hacking AbyU Level 5 Literacy or equivalent Computing Science UWS Computer Games Development SCQF Level 6 Computer Games Development SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: BEng (Hons): Cyber plus National 5 Maths at SCQF Grade B or above BSc (Hons): Web and Security and Forensics ENU Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Information Technology: Mobile Development UWS Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6 Advanced Certificate or National Certificate: Software Development SCQF BSc/BSc (Hons): Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6 Level 6 plus four National 5s at BSc (Hons): Computer Computer Networking GCU Games Development UWS Further Study plus National 5 Maths at Grade B or above Grade C or above BSc/BSc (Hons): Cyber Further Study National Certificate: Security and Networks GCU Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Computing with Digital Media BSc (Hons): Cyber and the University Articulation routes agreed between Fife College SCQF Level 6 Security RGU BSc (Hons): Digital Media RGU and the University Another relevant course at BSc (Hons): Computing AbyU SCQF Level 6 Routes where progression is Routes where progression is possible BSc (Hons): Digital Media RGU Relevant industry experience possible BSc (Hons): Computer Games Routes where progression is possible and/or other qualifications BEng (Hons): Cyber Development (Art and Animation) GCU BSc: Computer Games (Design) GCU will be considered on an Security UWS BSc (Hons): Computer BSc: Computer Games individual basis Games Development UWS (Software Development) GCU BSc (Hons): 3D Animation Year 2 BSc (Hons): Web and and Visualisation GCU Successful completion of Mobile Development UWS BSc (Hons): Computer Games HNC: Computing (with 15 SQA Development (Art and Animation) GCU credits) - please note that this BSc (Hons): Computer must be from the new group KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth Games Development UWS award: GF3E15

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 33 Creative Industries

The UK creative industries are globally- What kind of career could I have? renowned as dynamic, vibrant and Actor innovative hubs of creativity and Animator imagination. Whatever your passion, our Artist creative courses have been developed in Digital Publisher Stephen Watson partnership with industry professionals Director HND: Fashion Design and to support you to realise your creative Fashion Designer Production with Retail potential and build a flourishing career Interior Designer within the creative industries. Jewellery Designer After I left school, I decided that “I would recommend Journalist university wasn’t for me but then Do you enjoy expressing your talents Photographer I discovered that Fife College this course to anyone delivered the course I was looking through mediums such as musical Podcaster or YouTuber who is unsure about theatre, technical theatre and art and Product Designer for and decided that was for me. design, or exploring creative media Radio Presenter I really enjoyed the unit we this industry. It is a platforms such as audio engineering Sound Engineer studied which was called Fashion or graphic design? Maybe you are Stage Crew Commercial and Design, when we really good stepping- looking to establish your own jewellery Television or Film Producer designed a collection for a middle designing, photography or fashion design And more… market retailer in the UK. stone to university business? The creative industries is a sector which is highly entrepreneurial as When I first started, I didn’t know - I didn’t have to fully it is open-minded to flexible, new ways much about Fashion Design, and I of working. It’s where a growing number didn’t know how to sew and I didn’t commit to doing a of young, dynamic small businesses are know how to do pattern cutting. But university course, I flourishing and new, exciting employment now I am going to a fashion design opportunities are generated. £42,400 school and I’m going to be doing all could stay local and Average UK of the things Fife College taught me. salary for a I hope to complete my fashion do my second year Producer/ degree at Heriot-Watt University and of university at Fife then move to Europe and work for a Director high-end fashion designer. College.”

34 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Creative Industries Art and Design, Fashion and Jewellery HND: Art and Design

SCQF Level 8 Further Study Art and Design, Fashion Distance School College Full-time Part-time and Jewellery Learning Partnership Full-time Entire degree delivered at Fife College G BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU HND: Art and Design G Articulation routes agreed between Fife College This course allows you to study a variety of creative HND: Fashion Design and and the University D arts including life drawing, painting, 2D and 3D Production with Retail design skills, printmaking, and mixed media. During BA (Hons): Art and Design FVC the course, you will develop a substantial portfolio BA (Hons): Art and HND: Jewellery G and also take part in an exhibition of your own Contemporary Practice UHI work, which will all help prepare for employment or your next step to Higher Education. Distance School College Routes where progression is possible Creative Media Full-time Part-time Learning Partnership BA (Hons): New Media Art UWS Entry Requirements HNC: Creative Industries: Television One of the following: G (Screen Production) Two Highers at Grade C or above, including English and Art, plus two National 4s HNC: Media and Communication K National Certificate: Art, and Design SCQF Level 6 G HNC: Visual Communication National Certificate: Jewellery SCQF Level 6 Another appropriate creative course at SCQF HND: Creative Industries: Radio G Level 6 Mature students will be considered on an individual HND: Photography D basis based on a portfolio of art and design work in their field of study and experience HND: Screen Production G PLUS You may be required to take part in an informal G HND: Sound Production conversation as part of the application process. This group/individual conversation may be an BA: Creative Enterprise G information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise G Portfolio as required or evidence of art and design projects/artefacts

Performing Arts and Distance School College Full-time Part-time Technical Theatre Learning Partnership

D K HND: Acting and Performance

HND: Musical Theatre K

HND: Technical Theatre and K Production Arts

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 35 Art and Design, Fashion and Jewellery Creative Media HND: Fashion Design and Production with Retail: HND: Jewellery HNC: Creative Industries: Fashion Business Television (Screen Production)

SCQF Level 8 Further Study SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 7

Full-time Entire degree delivered at Fife College Full-time Full-time D BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU G G Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Developed to meet the demands of employers, This course offers a comprehensive range of skills Action! Are you passionate about story-telling and and the University this HND provides advanced study for those in jewellery design and manufacture. There is a committed to a career in the screen industries? with a relevant qualification, Highers, or practical BA (Hons): International range of jewellery specific projects that are design- Film-making, cable, satellite; small screen big experience. Your creativity will thrive on this Fashion Branding GCU led. This will allow you to develop specialisms screen; DVDs, downloads and streaming; the course as you learn about fashion design, textile BA (Hons): International appropriate to your own interests as well as the need for stories and content is growing. Bring your and market research, pattern cutting, garment Fashion Business GCU current business environment. creativity, we’ll add skills and help you develop manufacture, fashion promotion, merchandising, BA (Hons): Fashion HWU engaging screen content. and selling. Entry Requirements BSc (Hons): Fashion Technology HWU Entry Requirements Year 1: Entry Requirements BA (Hons): Fashion Management RGU One of the following: In addition to a portfolio of art and design or Year 1: BA (Hons): Fashion Design One Higher at Grade C or above including and Promotion USun jewellery making, you must possess one of the One of the following: following: English, Media Studies, or another suitable One Higher at Level C or above creative subject such as Music, Music Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above Technology, or Drama Intermediate Certificate: Fashion Design and plus National 5 English at Grade C or above Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Manufacturing SCQF Level 5 National Certificate: Art and Design course Digital Media SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Creative Industries: Level 6 National Certificate: Jewellery SCQF Level 6 Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 Another appropriate course at SCQF Level 5 or 6 Mature students will be considered on an individual National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF In addition, internal applicants will also require a basis based on evidence of creativity, relevant Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications and/or work experience. Relevant industry experience and/or other Students will also be considered on an individual qualifications will be considered on an basis based on a portfolio of fashion related work Year 2: individual basis and/or relevant fashion, retail, business experience. Successful completion of Year 1 HNC: Jewellery SCQF Level 7 PLUS Year 2: A short show-reel or online portfolio would be HNC: Fashion Design and Production with Further Study an advantage Retail SCQF Level 7 You may be required to take part in an informal Entire degree delivered at Fife College conversation as part of the application process This group/individual conversation may be an BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise Articulation routes agreed between Fife College You will be required to demonstrate a passion and the University for storytelling, creativity, and/or associated BA (Hons): Three Dimensional Design RGU technical production skills

Further Study HND: Screen Production SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth BA (Hons): Media RGU

36 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Creative Media HNC: Media and Communication HNC: Visual HND: Creative Industries: Communication Radio

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Full-time Full-time and the University K G G BA (Hons): Media and Communications QMU This course is for people passionate about Graphic designers and visual communicators On this two year course you’ll develop the opportunities to influence others via the creation BA (Hons): PR and Marketing work creatively to convey a message or to knowledge and professional skills required to work of media content. Writer? Blogger? Vlogger? Communications QMU enhance the user and/or consumer experience. in the Radio and Broadcasting Industries. You will Podcaster? Got your own stories to tell, news to BA (Hons): Film and Media QMU Whether it is graphic design for online or printed; help run BOOM, our student radio station, support share, or opinions to discuss? Want to join the BA (Hons): Media RGU infographics, digital advertising or more traditional local radio stations as part of their street teams and debate or lead it? This course gives you the creative mediums such as magazines, books, posters, more. Start your own Vlog or YouTube channel. production skills to get your own or your employer’s BA (Hons): Digital Marketing RGU web-pages, packaging etc., creativity, design messages to a wider audience effectively. skills, creativity and imagination are essential to Entry Requirements help ‘amplify the message’. One of the following: Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Two Highers from English, Modern Studies, or One of the following: Media at Grade C or above plus two National Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and A comprehensive portfolio plus one of the 5s at Grade C or above ideally from Media or Digital Media SCQF Level 6 plus a National 5 at following: Music/Music Technology, Drama etc. Grade C or above in English or Music Two Highers at Grade C or above preferably National Certificate: Creative Industries: One Higher at Grade C or above from English, from Art and Design, Craft and Design, English, Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 Media, or Graphic Communication Media Studies, or Politics National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF National Certificate: Creative Industries: Advanced Certificate: Graphic and Digital Design Level 6 Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 Other qualifications including creative or National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF science/ social science courses at SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other Level 6 Mature students will be considered on an qualifications will be considered on an Mature students will be considered on an individual individual basis taking into account previous individual basis basis based on a portfolio of art and design work in qualifications and experience their field of study and experience. PLUS For direct entry to year 2 you must have achieved HNC: Creative Industries: Radio A short show-reel or online portfolio would be an advantage Further Study You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process Entire degree delivered at Fife College This group/individual conversation may be an BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise You will be required to demonstrate a passion for communication and writing, as well as evidence of creativity and/or associated technical production skills

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 37 Creative Media HND: Photography HND: Screen Production HND: Sound Production

SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Further Study

Full-time Full-time Full-time Entire degree delivered at Fife College D G G BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College This is a highly practical course where your creative HND: Screen Production is one of a suite of If you want to discover why and how music and and the University photographic techniques will develop along with specialist awards for the Creative Industries sound has an emotional impact on you and others your technical and practical skillsets. Working and is designed to develop specialist skills and then join us in our unique Recording Studios to BA (Hons): Audio Production EC in our dedicated photography studios and on knowledge of the creative industries and content work with Bands, Solo Artists and other creative BSc (Hons): Sound Design ENU location, you will acquire skills that are essential for production to enable progression to employment or producers who need your skills to help them BSc/BSc (Hons): Audio Technology GCU professional/ commercial success to prepare you further study in the field of Television. realise their creative project. You will explore where equally well for employment or self-employment. and how sound supports other creative content, BSc (Hons): Audio Engineering UHI Entry Requirements e.g. Sound Design, Game Sound, Film Sound, Routes where progression is possible Entry Requirements HNC: Creative Industries: Television SCQF Television, Radio, Podcast and Vlog production..... Year 1 Level 7 Whatever the medium consumed, it is always more BA (Hons): Commercial interesting with sound. Sound Production UWS A portfolio of photography plus one of the following: Further Study BA (Hons): Broadcast Production: Entry Requirements TV and Radio UWS Two Highers at Grade C or above, ideally Entire degree delivered at Fife College One of the following: including Photography or English plus two BA (Hons): New Media Art UWS National 5s at Grade C or above BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU Year 1 National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 Two Highers at Grade C or above preferably including English and Music Technology or Digital Imaging or Media at SCQF Level 6 and a Music plus National 5 Science or Music at strong portfolio of 20 images Grade C or above Year 2 Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and HNC: Photography SCQF Level 7 and a Digital Media SCQF Level 6 plus a National 5 at portfolio Grade C or above in English or Music National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF Further Study Level 6 National Certificate: Creative Industries SCQF Entire degree delivered at Fife College Level 6 BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU National Certificate: Music Performance SCQF Level 6 Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an BA: Photography EC individual basis BA: Photography RGU Year 2 Routes where progression is possible HNC: Sound Production SCQF Level 7 BA (Hons): New Media Art UWS

KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth

38 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Creative Media BA: Creative Enterprise BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise

SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 10

Full-time Full-time G G

Developed in partnership with Queen Margaret Developed in partnership with Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the new BA (Hons) Creative University, Edinburgh, the new BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise will equip you with the practical skills Enterprise will build on the degree course and and expertise you need to transform your creative equip you with the enhanced practical skills, a full passion and talent into a sustainable freelance business plan and in-depth expertise you need to career. This one-year multi-disciplinary programme transform your creative passion and talent into a is open to those who have successfully completed sustainable freelance career. an HND in a range of creative industries subjects. Students achieving the degree can opt to study for Entry Requirements a further year to obtain the Honours degree BA: Creative Enterprise SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements One of the following Creative HND Awards (gained within prior 5 years at time of enrolment on degree course), with Grade Unit A/B: HND: Jewellery HND: Sound Production HND: Radio and Podcasting HND: Fashion Design and Manufacturing HND: Photography HND: Visual Communications HND: Furniture HND: 3D Interior Design HND: Art & Design HND: 3D Computer Animation HND: Acting and Performance HND: Screen Production You will also require a tutor reference (internal candidates will require a positive ILR), a strong portfolio and a personal statement.

Further Study

Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 39 Performing Arts and Technical Theatre HND: Acting and HND: Musical Theatre HND: Technical Theatre Performance and Production Arts

SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Internal Candidates SCQF Level 8 One of the following: Full-time Full-time Full-time National Certificate: Acting and Theatre K D K Performance SCQF Level 6 and a successful K audition As a student on this course, you will not only This demanding practical course has been Another related/relevant course at SCQF Level This practical, hands-on course offers the participate in varied and exciting practical designed to equip you with practical skills, training 6 and a successful audition opportunity to continue your studies in technical workshops focusing on movement, voice, and and development in voice, singing and music theatre in all production areas, and to work as acting, you will also collaborate with others to create theory, movement and dance practice as well Further Study a first deputy in first year, and then as a head of dynamic productions to showcase these skills. In as acting techniques. Working with experienced department in stage management, lighting and addition, you will learn how to evaluate, analyse, and lecturers and industry practitioners, you will Articulation routes agreed between Fife College sound, scenic art, and construction in second year further develop your skills whilst building a portfolio develop the skills and techniques required for a and the University on public performances in the College’s purpose- of your performance work to support you in entering career in musical theatre and performing arts. BA (Hons): Professional built theatre as well as other Fife theatre venues. work in the performance industry. Dance Practice DAC Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements BA (Hons): Acting and performance QMU Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 BA (Hons): Performance QMU External Candidates One of the following: One of the following: BA (Hons): Performing Arts USun Two Highers, one of which should be Drama One of the following: Two Highers at Grade C or above, including and/or English, at a Grade A, B, or C pass Two Highers at Grade C or above including Routes where progression is possible English or Drama plus three National 5s at Relevant experience Drama and/or English Grade C or above, preferably with English and BA (Hons): Performance UWS Maths National Certificate: Acting and Theatre National Certificate: Acting and Theatre Performance SCQF Level 6 including the Performance SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Technical Theatre SCQF Higher Drama exam at a Grade A, B, or C pass Level 6 Another related/relevant course at SCQF Level 6 A relevant National Progression Award (NPA) Relevant industry experience and/or other Relevant industry experience and/or other or Baccalaureate qualifications will be considered on an qualifications will be considered on an Year 2 individual basis individual basis HND year 1 Acting and Performance PLUS PLUS (15 SQA credits) You may be required to take part in an informal Successful audition Further Study conversation as part of the application process. You will be required to take part in a workshop This group/individual conversation may be an Entire degree delivered at Fife College and present a musical theatre practical information session, a portfolio discussion, or portfolio consisting of: a skills based exercise (please bring relevant BA (Hons): Creative Enterprise QMU production paperwork) A monologue (between 1.5-3 minutes) Articulation routes agreed between Fife College A prepared song (2-3 minutes) and the University Year 2 A prepared movement/dance sequence BA (Hons): Professional Theatre Successful completion of Year 1 HNC: Technical (1 to 2 minutes) Practice DAC Theatre and Production Arts SCQF Level 7 BA (Hons): Dance and Drama (Drama) EC Please bring sheet music/accompaniment with BA (Hons): Acting and Performance QMU you to audition Further Study BA (Hons): Performance QMU BA (Hons): Performing Arts USun Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Screen Performance USun BA (Hons): New Media Art UWS BA (Hons): Performance UWS

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40 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Culinary arts and hospitality have Distance School College Full-time Part-time seen steady growth in recent years, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Learning Partnership leading to new and exciting career opportunities for those who have the HNC: Professional Cookery K drive, skills and the right qualifications to get into these industries. HNC: Professional Cookery K (Patisserie) At Fife College, we’re proud to be HNC: Hospitality Operations able to deliver first-class teaching to NEW K our students in the very best learning (Awaiting Approval) environments. Our new purpose-built HND: Professional Cookery NEW K training kitchens, and our bistro facilities (Awaiting Approval) are designed to provide an environment just like a professional restaurant, KEY providing a fantastic way to consolidate D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth your learning and test your skills, all in a live environment. Want to join What kind of career could I have? ex-Fife College Head Chef students who Chef de Partie now work in Food and Beverage Manager Michelin-starred Pastry Chef Food Stylist restaurants? Food Product Developer Home Economist Food Technologist And more…

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 41 Culinary Arts and Hospitality HNC: Professional Cookery HNC: Professional Cookery HNC: Hospitality HND: Professional (Patisserie) Operations Cookery Awaiting Awaiting Approval Approval SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Full-time Full-time Full-time K K K K

This course is ideal for those looking for a career in This course will develop your patisserie skills to This vocational course is designed to develop your This course builds on the knowledge and skills professional cookery and who will lead a team in a an advanced level. It is a follow on course from supervisory and junior management potential for gained in the HNC: Professional Cookery and professional kitchen in the future. Producing highly Advanced Certificate: Patisserie and will focus on a career within the hospitality industry. It focuses includes topics such as gastronomy, managing technical dishes, you will develop your cookery and key aspects in the world of patisserie and pastry. on supervisory skills and knowledge that you will resources and kitchen planning and design. It also supervisory skills at an advanced level. Building The course will challenge you and develop your be able to demonstrate during the course. Work includes a period of practical work experience on your existing cookery skills you will study both confidence both in practical and theory subjects placement will be undertaken during the course which will enable you to put into practice the practical and theory subjects. within this specialist area of professional cookery. and provides an excellent opportunity to put your knowledge and skills learned. learning into practice. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: Entry Requirements Completion of HNC Professional Cookery, with Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery One of the following: a minimum of B for Graded Unit with a minimum of 12 SQA credits (8 at SCQF with a minimum of 12 SQA credits (8 at SCQF One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant Level 6) Level 6) subject area Further Study SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6 with a Advanced Certificate: Patisserie with a Advanced Certificate Tourism, Events and Following qualification approval, articulation minimum of 12 SQA credits (8 at SCQF Level 6) minimum of 12 SQA credits (8 at SCQF Level 6) Business with a minimum of 12 SQA units options will be explored and will be advised at the start of the course. One Higher Relevant industry experience and/or other Advanced Certificate Business Enterprise with Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an a minimum of 12 SQA units qualifications will be considered on an individual basis Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other PLUS qualification will be considered on an individual basis

Internal applicants will require a positive ILR Further Study Further Study HND: Hospitality Management (Awaiting Approval) NEW for 2023-24 HND: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BSc (Hons): Food and Consumer Science AbyU BSc (Hons): Food, Nutrition and Health AbyU BA (Hons): Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education UHI

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42 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Engineering and Energy

A career in Engineering provides great What kind of career could I have? job opportunities within many different Advanced Manufacturing industries. Engineers are highly sought Aerospace after in emerging industries such as David Nicoll Construction “Every course Renewable Energy and Advanced HND: Manufacturing, as well as more traditional Energy and Renewables The courses I’ve studied at Fife College I’ve studied has fields such as Electrical or Mechanical Environmental Protection Engineering and Fabrication and Welding. are NC: Engineering Practice level 5, NC: Food and Drink Production Mechanical Engineering level 6, HNC: prepared me for Whichever field you are interested in Inspection and Non-Destructive Mechanical Engineering level 7 and I’m working in, Fife College provides the best Testing currently studying HND: Mechanical progression onto Engineering training to kick-start your Robotics and Automation Engineering level 8. career. Our HNC and HND Engineering the level above courses deliver first class training from Transport My interest in engineering stems from my industry experts in facilities that mirror the And more… love of fixing and building things. and helped me work environment, giving you the wide I have enjoyed every course I’ve studied, ranging skills and practical experience with dynamics and thermo fluids being gain a third year that you’ll need to build your career in this favourites. I would recommend to fast-growing sector. anyone interested in engineering to look degree offer from into the courses I have studied, and apply if they think it’s something they Edinburgh Napier would enjoy. University as well There are many jobs and careers I’d love to do but my main ambition is to become as several other £46,093 an offshore wind turbine technician or Average UK mechanical maintenance engineer. university offers.” salary for an Engineering Professional

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 43 Engineering and Energy HNC: Computer Aided HNC: Draughting and Design

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Distance School College Engineering and Energy Full-time Part-time Learning Partnership Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time

HNC: Computer Aided Draughting G G G R G R G G and Design The application of Computer Aided Draughting Distance Learning HNC: Electrical Engineering G R G R (CAD) is a powerful means of illustrating 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional and animated This course will introduce you to the higher level drawings, using the latest in computer technology. aspects of electrical engineering. You will take HNC: Engineering (Distance part in significant practical activities which are Learning) This highly sought after HNC equips you with the underpinned by a strong theoretical content necessary skills to enter the design labour market, that will guide you towards a career in electrical HNC: Fabrication and Welding or to progress onto a higher level qualification in (Distance Learning) engineering. The academic level of this course is this specialist field. the same as Year 1 at university. HNC: Fabrication, Welding and G R G R Inspection Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: HNC: Manufacturing Engineering G G Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Two Highers at Grade C or above, one of which Level 6 must be Maths with the other coming from G R G R One Higher at Grade C or above plus three Physics or Engineering Science (Grade D will HNC: Mechanical Engineering National 5s at Grade C or above, one of which be considered for exceptional candidates) HNC: would preferably be Graphic Communication Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF (Distance Learning) National Certificate: Engineering Systems Level 6 SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Electrical Engineering HND: Electrical Engineering G National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 6 Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Knowledge) SCQF Level 6 KEY accompanied with a good academic reference Another relevant course at SCQF Level recommending articulation to a higher level D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) Relevant industry experience and/or other accompanied by a good academic reference qualifications will be considered on an recommending articulation to a higher level individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Further Study individual basis HND: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 access only) Further Study HND: Computer Aided Design SCQF Level 8 HND: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8 (only available at other institutions) Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University and the University BEng/BEng(Hons): BSc (Hons): Architectural Technology RGU Electronic & Electrical Engineering ENU MEng/BEng (Hons): Electrical Power Engineering GCU

44 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Engineering HNC: Fabrication HNC: Fabrication, Welding HNC: Manufacturing and Welding and Inspection Engineering

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7

Distance Learning Distance Learning Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time G R G R G G This distance learning course is for anyone who This highly sought after advanced level course offers wishes to start a career in engineering or who may you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of already be employed currently in the industry and commonly used and specialist welding processes This highly sought after advanced level course This is an advanced level course which will equip would like to attain an internationally recognised and inspection techniques used within the oil, petro- offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth you with the wide variety of skills and knowledge engineering qualification. You will carry out chemical, and nuclear industries. knowledge of commonly used and specialist that you will need if you are looking ahead to mathematical solutions and apply engineering welding processes and inspection techniques used employment in the manufacturing industry, theory to a multitude of mechanical and electrical Entry Requirements within the oil, petro-chemical, nuclear, and general including advanced manufacturing and automation. fabrication industries. engineering problems and understand the One of the following: parameters in which engineering systems operate. Entry Requirements One Higher at Grade C or above plus two You will understand industrial practice in your local industry, the use of materials, and the effects One of the following: Entry Requirements National 5s at Grade C or above, ideally in Maths, a Science, or a Technology subject of processes on their mechanical, physical and Two Highers, one at Grade C and the other One of the following: chemical properties. at Grade D or above. One of these must be Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF in Maths, with the other being Physics or a Two Highers: One at Grade C or above in Level 6 Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies Entry Requirements Technology subject National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding and Higher Maths at Grade B or above One of the following: Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Engineering SCQF Level 5 with a good Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF academic reference recommending articulation One Higher at Grade C or above plus two Level 6 to a higher level National 5s at Grade C or above, ideally in Advanced Certificate: Manufacturing Maths, a Science, or a Technology subject Engineering (including a pass on the unit Mech National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering Relevant industry experience and/or other Eng Principles and Maths: Tech 2) (including SWAP Access to Engineering) qualifications will be considered on an Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Another relevant engineering course at SCQF individual basis Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Level 6 (incorporating Maths Tech 1 and 2) National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding PLUS accompanied with a good academic reference Further Study Engineering SCQF Level 5 with a good Please note: you must be employed within recommending articulation to a higher level HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design academic reference recommending articulation the industry to apply for the Modern Industrial experience and/or other qualifications SCQF Level 7 to a higher level Apprenticeship will also be considered Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Further Study individual basis HND SCQF Level 8 Engineering courses Further Study HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design SCQF Level 7

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 45 Engineering and Energy HNC: Mechanical Engineering HNC: Petroleum HND: Electrical Engineering Engineering

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8

Full-time Part-time Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Distance Learning Full-time and the University G R G R G BEng/BEng(Hons): Energy This course is for those looking to work in the and Environmental Engineering ENU exciting world of petroleum discovery and recovery. This course is ideal if you are interested in It has been designed to meet industry demand for This course is ideal if you are interested in progressing to University or developing a high level BEng/BEng(Hons): a skilled workforce to work on oil/gas production progressing to University or developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the area of Mechanical Mechanical Engineering ENU platforms. You will find out about locating, of knowledge and skills in the area of electrical and Engineering to make you work-ready for a career in BEng (Hons): Computer-Aided extracting, and purifying the oil and gas before it is to make you work-ready this industry. You will also have the opportunity to Mechanical Engineering GCU delivered to the refineries. for a career in this industry. You will also have the study advanced units in mathematics. BEng (Hons): Mechanical Systems opportunity to study additional advanced units in Engineering GCU Entry Requirements mathematics. Entry Requirements BEng (Hons): Building Services One of the following: One of the following: Entry Requirements Engineering GCU One Higher at Grade C or above in Physics, HNC: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 7 at Two Highers at Grade C or above, one of which BEng (Hons): Mechanical Engineering RGU Chemistry, or a Technology Subject must be Maths with the other coming from grade ‘B’ or above in the Graded Unit. Higher Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Physics or Engineering Science (Grade D will BEng (Hons): Mechanical and Maths at grade ‘C’ or above would also be Level 6 be considered for exceptional candidates) Offshore Engineering RGU desirable National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF BEng: Engineering SCQF Level 6 (including SWAP Access to Further Study Level 6 (Civil and Environmental) UAbd Engineering) National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering BEng: Engineering National Certificate: Engineering Systems Articulation routes agreed between Fife College SCQF Level 6 (including Maths: Tech 2) (Civil and Structural) UAbd SCQF Level 6 and the University Another relevant course at SCQF Level BEng: Engineering (Civil) UAbd Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 BEng/BEng(Hons): 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) BEng: Engineering (Mechanical) UAbd accompanied with a good academic reference Electronic & Electrical Engineering ENU accompanied by a good academic reference BEng: Engineering (Mechanical recommending articulation to a higher level MEng/BEng (Hons): recommending articulation to a higher level with Oil and Gas Studies) UAbd Relevant industry experience and/or other Electrical Power Engineering GCU Relevant industry experience and/or other BEng: Engineering qualifications will be considered on an BEng: Engineering qualifications will be considered on an (Mechanical and Electrical) UAbd individual basis (Electrical and Electronic) UAbd individual basis BEng: Engineering BEng (Hons): Electrical and Electronic (Electrical and Electronic) UAbd Engineering UHI

Routes where progression is possible Routes where progression is possible BEng (Hons): Aircraft Engineering UWS BEng (Hons): Engineering BEng (Hons): Mechanical Engineering UWS Management UWS

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46 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Hair, Beauty and “I wanted Lisa Chandler HND in Make-up Artistry the very I’ve had an interest in Make-Up Artistry best make-up as long as I can remember, and in sixth year education I decided that make-up was Whether you dream of being a stylist, What kind of career could I have? the career path I wanted to working in a spa or running your own Salon Manager and to go down. salon, we have the course for you. Film and Fashion Make-Up Artist Hugely popular and well-renowned for learn from After completing my course, our first-class teaching and facilities, Self-Employed Hairdresser I felt prepared and I had you can take your first step into the hair, Hair Stylist industry a fire in my belly to grow my business and career as beauty and make up industry with one of Cosmetic Counter Assistant our courses. experts so much as possible. I now Health Club Spa Manager have experience working on Our courses are taught by fully qualified, Session Stylist Fife College models, in theatre and also highly creative staff who have a wealth And more… in special effects. of professional and teaching experience. was the Whether you choose hairdressing, best route I would highly recommend barbering, or make up artistry, we work the make-up artistry courses with a real-life business focus. You will for me.” at Fife College. It gives you learn the central skills of working in great experience and insight the industry, such as delivering a high Want to join into the business and you will standard of customer service, as well ex-Fife College learn about all areas in the as practical skills and knowledge of students who industry. It helped with my different treatments. knowledge and confidence in now work in the make-up, and the experience Scottish film I gained in just two years set industry? me up for life. I have started my own business and work freelance in a salon. My dream is to start my own make-up brand.

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 47 Hair, Beauty and Make-Up Artistry HNC: Fashion Make-up HNC: Hairdressing HND: Make-up Artistry

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 Hair, Beauty and Full-time Part-time Make-Up Artistry Full-time Part-time Full-time K K K HNC: Fashion Make-up K This course is ideal for you if you have an interest Our exciting HNC course will motivate and inspire This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in HNC: Hairdressing K in fashion make-up and wish to work within the hairdressers currently working in industry through media make-up artistry and wish to work in the TV, fashion industry. From runway and fashion make- creative practical units, increased awareness film, theatre and fashion industries. You will produce up to editorial and catwalk, this fashion make-up of social media promotions and understanding a range of media hair and make-ups for photo HND: Make-up Artistry K course is designed to explore the creative elements the importance of artistic photographic images. shoots and produce a portfolio of your final looks. of the fashion world. You will be inspired through creative cutting and colouring, developing practical skills to enhance Entry Requirements Entry Requirements your client experience. An SCQF Level 6 qualification in Make-up Artistry Make-up Artistry, Hairdressing or Beauty Entry Requirements Applicants with appropriate and relevant qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 industry experience may be considered Relevant experience in hairdressing, make-up SVQ: Hairdressing SCQF Level 6 or beauty will be considered on an individual Relevant industry experience and/or other basis qualifications will be considered on an You will also need to demonstrate that you are individual basis passionate about fashion make-up and that you are determined to succeed in the industry. Further Study There are a number of progression routes from this Further Study award into qualifications such as: HND: Make-up Artistry SCQF Level 8 Professional Development Award: Barbering Practice SCQF Level 7 Professional Development Award: Hairdressing Practice SCQF Level 8

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48 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 “I chose Neil Muirhead Health and BA in Learning Difficulties/ Fife College Disabilities because it was I spent 26 years working in bars and restaurants but then, when my son convenient, turned 3, he was diagnosed with Social Care autism. It was then that I decided I being so close wanted to pursue a career helping to home, and people with disabilities. Working in health and social care is a What kind of career could I have? I started studying my HNC and career like no other! You will be joining Additional Support Needs Teacher because of then HND and that lead me to my thousands of front line heroes, who Adult Nurse current course which is BA: Learning make a real difference every day to the its excellent Difficulties/Disabilities. lives of the most vulnerable people in Care Home Practitioner My favourite part of the course, apart society. Whether you want to work as a Children’s Nurse reputation. ” from the knowledge you gain, is counsellor or a youth worker, a housing Community Development Worker officer or a social worker, you will be meeting new people. Counsellor using your knowledge and skills to help The best thing about studying at Housing Officer people change their lives for the better. Fife College is the way they lay out Project Worker Our wide range of acclaimed health the courses. They bring you in nice and social care courses will provide Residential Child Care Support Worker and gently and the whole thing is as you with the transferable skills and Social Worker enjoyable as possible for learners. practical work experience you need to Support Worker My lecturers also found me a get started in your career. And for those Youth Worker placement, working in a residential already working within the care industry, childcare facility which is a challenging And more… our flexible work-based and part-time but very rewarding job. study options mean you can fit studying around work and family commitments.

£43,500 Average UK salary for a Social Worker

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 49 Health and Social Care HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the HNC: Counselling Individual

SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Distance School College Health and Social Care Full-time Part-time Learning Partnership Full-time Full-time Part-time

HNC: Additional Support Needs: K D K K K D Supporting the Individual This course is intended to provide a progression This course is specifically designed for you if route for those who wish to continue to study in you already have a knowledge of counselling. It K K HNC: Counselling the area of additional support needs (ASN). You provides you with the skills, theoretical knowledge, will undertake a placement for two days per week and personal development required to use between September and June to give you practical counselling skills with people in a range of settings. HNC: Healthcare Practice G D K experience in working in this sector. Entry Requirements G D Entry Requirements One of the following: HNC: Social Services K K One of the following: Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills Two Highers at Grade C or above SCQF Level 6 or equivalent (Fife College HND: Additional Support Needs: course) K Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services Managing and Supporting the Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher Participation in voluntary/paid work experience English at Grade A or B in a counselling setting or people centred HND: Counselling K K Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services: workplace setting Children and Young People SCQF Level 6 plus Two Highers in relevant subjects Higher English at Grade A or B BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilities D SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young Further Study People) or Health and Social Care SCQF Level Progression to diploma level 6 HND: Counselling SCQF Level 8 (BACP KEY Another qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a Approved) related subject such as Social/Health Care, D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth Humanities, or Social Sciences Routes where progression is possible Relevant industry experience and/or other BA (Hons): Integrated Health qualifications will be considered on an individual and Social Care UWS basis

PLUS You will also require a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course

Further Study HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8

Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Community Education UWS

50 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Healthcare Practice HNC: Social Services

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 7 Further Study HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Full-time Part-time Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8 Full-time Part-time Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8 G D K G D K K Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University and the University This course provides the underpinning knowledge HNC: Social Services (social care) is designed to BSc (Hons): Nursing (Mental Health) AbyU BA (Hons): Social Science AbyU for healthcare support workers and can provide an meet the registration requirements to work in social entry route to degrees in nursing, midwifery, and BA (Hons): Health and Social Studies UHI care settings and is aimed at those who have some BA (Hons): Sociology AbyU allied health professions. experience in working in care in either a paid or Routes where progression is possible voluntary capacity. This is a 12 credit award with Routes where progression is possible The course includes mandatory assessed BA (Hons): Integrated Health most of the units applied to work experience and BA (Hons): Community Education UWS placements within a healthcare setting, which may and Social Care UWS placements. be within hospital wards and care homes, and BA (Hons): Integrated Health will require you to work various shift patterns (not Entry Requirements and Social Care UWS night shift). One of the following: Two Highers at Grade C or above Entry Requirements Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services One of the following: and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher Two Highers at Grade C or above English at Grade A or B Advanced Certificate: Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services: (Access to Nursing and Care HNCs) plus Children and Young People SCQF Level 6 plus external Higher English at Grade A or B Care Higher pass A qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related Access to Nursing SWAP - completion of subject such as Social/Health Care, course, including Anatomy and Physiology Humanities, or Social Sciences Other SCQF Level 6 qualifications and Evidence that you can meet the academic experience of working in a health or social care requirements of SCQF Level 7 with the setting will be considered on an individual basis submission of a written piece at information session if you do not meet any of the above PLUS and are looking for a change of career National 5 Maths at Grade C or above is PLUS desirable for those who wish to progress to certain degree programmes Some placements have a minimum age requirement of 18 years You are required to have a preplacement health check If you do not hold the formal qualifications required, There may be a charge for your health check we may consider paid or voluntary experience in a and additional uniform formal care setting. You will also require a PVG check through Someone from the College will be in touch to Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the discuss your experience, and whether it is suitable placement(s) as part of this course for you to gain entry to the course.

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 51 Health and Social Care HND: Additional Support Needs: HND: Counselling BA: Learning Difficulties/ Managing and Supporting the Services Disabilities

SCQF Level 8 Further Study SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 9

Full-time Entire degree delivered at Fife College Full-time Part-time Full-time BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilites AbyU K K K D Routes where progression is possible This course is designed for those who are This course provides the opportunity for those who This degree course offers a progression route working within the area of additional support BA (Hons): Community Education UWS have an HNC in Counselling to progress onto Year from HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing needs (ASN) and wish to undertake further 2 of the HND. It has been designed to provide the and Supporting the Services or HND: Social professional development. It is also for those relevant underpinning knowledge of theories and Sciences. The degree is delivered at Fife College in who are considering entering this field, who have ethics required to progress in your career. partnership with Abertay University and successful previously achieved a related HNC award (or students will graduate with a degree awarded by equivalent). This is an intensive course of study Entry Requirements Abertay University. with 18 SQA credits which are delivered over five HNC Counselling SCQF Level 7 – no other full days and therefore requires a great deal of counselling qualifications will be accepted Entry Requirements commitment and hard work to achieve. PVG One of the following: Entry Requirements You must source your own placement HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8 with One of the following: PLUS in order to evaluate your potential to develop graded unit 2 at C or above HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the relevant attributes, and in the interest of future HND: Social Sciences SCQF Level 8 studied at the Individual SCQF Level 7 (G8P2 15) is client safety, you must be assessed against the Fife College with graded unit at C or above preferred. However, its predecessor HNC: following criteria prior to admission to the course: Supporting Learning Needs (G5ML 15) may Self-awareness, maturity, and stability Routes where progression is possible allow you to credit transfer for the current HNC Ability to make use of and reflect upon life (G8P2 15) at the College’s discretion BA (Hons): Social Science AbyU experience In particular situations, you may instead have Capacity to cope with the emotional demands successfully completed one of the following: of the course HNC: Social Care SCQF Level 7 Academic ability HNC: Health Care SCQF Level 7 Professional attitude and behaviours HNC: Care and Administrative Practice SCQF Level 7 HNC: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 7 HNC: Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 7 HNC: Social Services SCQF Level 7 PLUS You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course

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52 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 “I’d recommend Science this course but most

Not all scientists wear white lab coats, the particularly Distance School College Full-time Part-time world of science is wide and varied, with Science Learning Partnership limitless opportunities for exploration and its faculty employment. HNC: Applied Sciences G D to anyone, From technology to medicine, scientists HNC: Applied Sciences (with Chemistry) regardless of make an invaluable contribution to how G we understand the world around us; SCQF Level 7 age or past from how atoms collide, and substances react with one another to forces within HND: Applied Biological Sciences G experience, nature and biomechanics. Our range of courses and qualifications will give you KEY who wants the core skills and theoretical knowledge D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth to fuel your desire and manifest it into a to start their successful career. own journey

What kind of career could I have? in science.” Biomedical Scientist Laboratory Technician Research Scientist Technical Apprentice Kriss Moore This led to an HNC, and then I And more… HNC in Applied Sciences secured a Modern Apprenticeship, as a lab technician! So before I had I always had a passion for science even finished the HNC I was able but when I left school I began working to demonstrate the skills necessary in customer service, sales and retail, for the role I was aiming to achieve. putting my dream of working in This wouldn’t have been possible £41,800 science on the back burner. without support from tutors, head of departments and peers at Fife College. Average UK When I moved back to Fife from Glasgow, a push from a friend led me salary for a My ambition for the future is to learn to applying to the NC Applied Science everything I can while in this very Biochemist course, beginning a path I’d started 15 lucky position and take the knowledge years previously. gained to overachieve my expectations of what’s possible.

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 53 Science HNC: Applied Sciences HNC: Applied Sciences (with Chemistry)

SCQF Level 7 Further Study Routes where progression is possible SCQF Level 7 HND: Applied Biological Sciences SCQF Level 8 BSc (Hons): Fitness Nutrition Full-time and Health AbyU Full-time Articulation routes agreed between Fife College G D * BSc (Hons): Food, Nutrition G and the University and Health AbyU This is an excellent science course which prepares BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science AbyU BSc (Hons): Food and This is an excellent science course which prepares you to progress further in a science career. It BSc (Hons): Forensic Sciences AbyU Consumer Science AbyU you to progress further in a science career. It is designed to allow you to progress in Further All BSc (Hons): Biological BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience is designed to allow you to progress in Further Education, onto HND: Applied Biological Sciences Science Degrees HWU with Forensic Investigation UWS Education or to a university degree. Alternatively, at Fife College, or to a university degree. the curriculum will provide the theoretical BSc (Hons): Marine Biology HWU BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience knowledge and the laboratory skills needed to Entry Requirements MBiol: Biology HWU and Zoology UWS enter employment. One of the following: BSc (Hons): Nutrition QMU BSc (Hons): Applied Biomedical Science UWS Entry Requirements One Higher at Grade C or above in Biology, BSc (Hons): Biochemistry UAbd BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science UWS One of the following: Human Biology, or Chemistry plus four National BSc (Hons): Biological Sciences UAbd 5s at Grade C or above to include Biology, BSc (Hons): Psychology AbyU One Higher at Grade C or above in Biology, BSc (Hons): Biology UAbd Chemistry, and Maths (from HNC: Applied Sciences plus Higher Human Biology, Physics or Chemistry plus four BSc (Hons): Biotechnology Foundation Apprenticeship: Scientific Psychology Grade B) National 5s at Grade C or above to include (Applied Molecular Biology) UAbd Technologies (Laboratory Skills) SCQF Level 6 Biology, Chemistry, and Maths plus four National 5s at Grade C or above to BSc (Hons): Conservation Biology UAbd Foundation Apprenticeship: Scientific include Biology, Chemistry, and Maths BSc (Hons): Ecology UAbd Technologies (Laboratory Skills) SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Food and Drink BSc (Hons): Genetics UAbd plus four National 5s at Grade C or above to include Biology, Chemistry, and Maths Technologies SCQF Level 6 plus one Higher at BSc (Hons): Genetics (Immunology) UAbd Grade C or above in any Science subject and Foundation Apprenticeship: Food and Drink National 5 Maths at Grade C or above BSc (Hons): Human Embryology and Technologies SCQF Level 6 plus one Higher at Developmental Biology UAbd National Certificate: Applied Sciences SCQF Grade C or above in any Science subject and Level 6 BSc (Hons): Immunology UAbd National 5 Maths at Grade C or above Relevant industrial experience and/or other BSc (Hons): Immunology National Certificate: Applied Sciences SCQF qualifications will be considered on an and Pharmacology UAbd Level 6 individual basis BSc (Hons): Marine Biology UAbd Relevant industrial experience and/or other BSc (Hons): Molecular Biology UAbd qualifications will be considered on an individual basis BSc (Hons): Pharmacology UAbd BSc (Hons): Physiology UAbd Further Study BSc (Hons): Plant and Soil Science UAbd Articulation routes agreed between Fife College BSc (Hons): Zoology UAbd and the University * This course is also delivered at the School for BSc: General Degree UStA BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science AbyU Health Science and Technology in Livingston BSc (Hons): Bioscience UHI BSc (Hons): Forensic Sciences AbyU All BSc (Hons): Chemistry degrees HWU Mchem: Chemistry HWU BSc (Hons): Nutrition QMU BSc (Hons): Biochemistry UAbd KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth

54 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HND: Applied Biological Sciences

BSc (Hons): Biotechnology SCQF Level 8 Further Study (Applied Molecular Biology) UAbd BSc (Hons): Genetics UAbd Full-time Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BSc (Hons): Genetics (Immunology) UAbd G BSc (Hons): Bioscience UHI BSc (Hons): Human Embryology and Developmental Biology UAbd This excellent course allows routes into a range BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science AbyU BSc (Hons): Immunology UAbd of science degree courses and employment in All BSc (Hons): Biological the science industry. Students with HNC: Applied Science Degrees HWU BSc (Hons): Immunology Sciences can articulate to year 2 of this HND course. and Pharmacology UAbd BSc (Hons): Marine Biology HWU BSc (Hons): Molecular Biology UAbd You will gain a thorough understanding of the MBio:l Biology HWU principles of science combined with practical BSc (Hons): Nutrition QMU BSc (Hons): Pharmacology UAbd laboratory work and a laboratory-based project, BSc (Hons): Physiology UAbd which are essential for graduates entering BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science RGU BSc: General Degree UStA employment. BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience RGU BSc (Hons): Bioscience UHI BSc (Hons): Biochemistry UAbd Entry Requirements BSc (Hons): Applied Forensic BSc (Hons): Biological Sciences UAbd HNC: Applied Sciences SCQF Level 7 group and Analytical Science RGU BSc (Hons): Biotechnology award BSc (Hons): Chemistry UAbd (Applied Molecular Biology) UAbd BSc (Hons): Genetics UAbd Routes where progression is possible BSc (Hons): Genetics (Immunology) UAbd BSc (Hons): Fitness Nutrition BSc (Hons): Human Embryology and and Health AbyU Developmental Biology UAbd BSc (Hons): Food, Nutrition BSc (Hons): Immunology UAbd and Health AbyU BSc (Hons): Immunology BSc (Hons): Food and and Pharmacology UAbd Consumer Science AbyU BSc (Hons): Microbiology UAbd BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons): Molecular Biology UAbd with Forensic Investigation UWS BSc (Hons): Pharmacology UAbd BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience and Zoology UWS BSc (Hons): Physiology UAbd BSc (Hons): Applied Biomedical Science UWS Routes where progression is possible BSc (Hons): Biomedical Science UWS BSc (Hons): Biomedical Laboratory BSc (Hons): Psychology AbyU Science (Professional Practice) UEdin (from HNC: Applied Sciences plus Higher BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience Psychology Grade B) with Forensic Investigations UWS BSc (Hons): Applied Bioscience and Zoology UWS

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 55 Lisa Sinclair Social Sciences Pathway to Social Sciences - Intermediate Certificate

Life is one big system of chaos, driven What kind of career could I have? Due to dyslexia, high school was not by human behaviour and relationships. Additional Support Needs Teacher a particularly happy time for me, and I left with no Highers. But I wanted If you want to understand more about Community Educator to prove to myself, and others, that I how societies establish resilient Counsellor could achieve academic success so structures to maintain social order as Human Resources I enrolled at Fife College to study a well as promote policy, democracy and Primary School Teacher pathway to Social Sciences course equality then choose one of our courses Probation Officer in social science. and then went on to study HND: Psychologist Social Sciences. You will gain a vast range of knowledge Public Services Worker and understanding of society, culture and Social Worker Thanks to The Open University human interaction and learn to perceive And more… partnership with Fife College, I was able to transfer credit from my previous the world in a different way. Whichever path you take you will leave with a well- studies and enter year 3 of their BA rounded transferable skillset, ready to £42,910 (Hons): Social Sciences degree. specialise in your chosen area and find Average UK The work was challenging but employment opportunities in private, salary for a Social interesting and allowed me to gain a public and voluntary sector organisations. and Humanities full understanding of the topic. Scientist Studying with The Open University at Fife College proved that with hard work I could overcome my dyslexia and I completed my degree in one year, graduating with first-class Honours. “The partnership between Fife College and The Open University meant I was lucky enough to have the same tutor throughout my college and university experience.”

56 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Social Science HNC: Social Sciences

SCQF Level 7 Further Study Routes where progression is possible Social Science Full-time Part-time HND: Social Sciences SCQF Level 8 BA (Hons): Marketing and Full-time Business Management AbyU Articulation routes agreed between Fife College D K G BA (Hons): Criminology and Sociology UStir D K and the University HNC: Social Sciences BA (Hons): Sociology UStir BA (Hons): Criminology AbyU G This is an excellent course that offers routes into a BA (Hons): Sociology and Social Policy UStir range of degree courses, employment, and vocational BA (Hons): Social Science AbyU BA (Hons): Criminal Justice UWS training. It focuses on the systematic study of people BA (Hons): Sociology AbyU HND: Social Sciences K D and society. It also aims to develop transferable skills BA (Hons): Psychology UWS BSc (Hons): Psychology AbyU including communication, analytical ability and the BA (Hons): Social Sciences UWS BA (Hons): Social handling of complex information. BA (Hons): Social Sciences GCU D Science BSc (Hons): Psychology HWU Entry Requirements BSc (Hons): Psychology One of the following: with Management HWU Two Highers at Grade C or above, one of which BA (Hons): Social Sciences OU must be English*, with the other being drawn BSc (Hons): Psychology QMU from a range of relevant subjects which could include Modern Studies, History, Sociology, BSc (Hons): Psychology and Sociology QMU Psychology, Geography, Economics, Politics, BSc (Hons): Public Sociology QMU Philosophy, Maths, Biology, or Religious, Moral BA (Hons): Applied Social Sciences RGU and Philosophical MA (Hons): Anthropology UAbd In addition, you are required to have two National 5s at Grade C or above MA (Hons): History UAbd Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and MA (Hons): Philosophy UAbd Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at MA (Hons): Politics and Grade A or B International Relations UAbd Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Social MA (Hons): Psychology UAbd Sciences MA (Hons): Sociology UAbd *NC Communication Higher and Literature 1 is an MA (Hons): Politics and Sociology UAbd acceptable alternative to Higher English at Grade C. MA (Hons): History and Sociology UAbd MA (Hons): Psychology and Sociology UAbd FE-HE Pathway to Arts UStA BA (Hons): History UHI BA (Hons): History and Politics UHI BA (Hons): Scottish History UHI BA (Hons): Sociology and Criminology UHI BA (Hons): Social Sciences UHI BA (Hons): Sociology and Politics UHI

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 57 Social Science HND: Social Sciences BA (Hons): Social Sciences

SCQF Level 8 Routes where progression is possible SCQF Level 10 BA (Hons): Criminology and Sociology UStir Full-time Part-time BA (Hons): Sociology UStir K D D BA (Hons): Sociology and Social Policy UStir This is an excellent course that offers routes into a BA (Hons): Social Sciences UWS The BA (Hons): Social Sciences programme builds range of degree courses, employment, and vocational upon the skills and knowledge that you will have training. It focuses on the systematic study of people already developed through your HND Social Sciences and society. It also aims to develop transferable skills at Fife College. The one-year mode of study with including communication, analytical ability, and the the Open University involves undertaking 120 SCQF handling of complex information. credit points, with face-to-face delivery one day per week at our Dunfermline Campus. Entry Requirements HNC: Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 Entry Requirements with 15 SQA credits HND: Social Sciences SCQF Level 8 with 30 SQA HN credits/240 SCQF credit points, which must Further Study include 120 SCQF credit points at Level 7 and 120 SCQF credit points at Level 8 Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilities AbyU BA (Hons): Social Sciences OU

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University BA (Hons): Social Science AbyU BA (Hons): Sociology AbyU BA (Hons): Social Sciences GCU BA (Hons): Social Sciences OU BSc (Hons): Psychology and Sociology QMU BSc (Hons): Public Sociology QMU BA (Hons): Applied Social Sciences RGU MA (Hons): History UAbd BA (Hons): History and Politics UHI BA (Hons): Social Sciences UHI BA (Hons): Sociology and Politics UHI

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58 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Sport and Fitness

Transform your passion for sport, Distance School College Full-time Part-time coaching and fitness into a rewarding Sport and Fitness Learning Partnership career supporting and motivating others to develop and realise their HNC: Sports Coaching and K potential. Whether that means working Development (Football Coaching) with the next generation of sporting HNC: Sports Coaching and K talent, contributing to local community Development (Multi Sport Coaching) initiatives, or supporting individuals to transform their lives, we have the course HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise K for you. HND: Sports Coaching and Our courses cover the fundamentals of K Development (Awaiting Approval) the industry, as well as more advanced components designed to help fitness HND: Fitness, Health and Exercise K professionals take their career further.

What kind of career could I have? KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth Active Schools Coordinator Assistant Coach Football Development Officer Gym Supervisor Leisure Attendant Lifestyle Coach £23,234 Personal Trainer And more… Average UK salary for a Sports Coach/Instructor

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 59 Sport and Fitness HNC: Sports Coaching and Development (Football Coaching)

SCQF Level 7 Further Study HND: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF Full-time Level 8 K Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University The primary focus for this HNC course is Football BSc (Hons): Sport and Exercise AbyU Coaching and it also provides learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as Sports Routes where progression is possible professionals within a variety of different settings in the sector. This highly practical course covers a wide BSc (Hons): Fitness Nutrition range of contemporary topics such as Coaching and Health AbyU Theory and Practice, Sports Development, Anatomy and Biomechanics, and Professional Practice.

Entry Requirements External Candidates 2 Highers at Grade C or above in appropriate subjects such as English or P.E for example Successful completion of the NPA: Sports Development plus 1 Higher at Grade C or above Successful completion of a Sport and Fitness course at SCQF Level 6 Relevant Coaching experience and / or other relevant qualifications are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis PLUS PVG Scheme membership check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on a Coaching placement as part of the course Internal Candidates Successful completion of a Sport and Fitness course at SCQF Level 6 e.g. Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a minimum of 13 assessed credits) You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course A positive ILR

60 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Sports Coaching and Development HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise (Multi Sport Coaching)

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 7 Further Study HND: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF HND: Fitness, Health and Exercise SCQF Full-time Level 8 Full-time Level 8

K K Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University and the University The course is designed to support those who wish This course will give you an excellent grounding to pursue a career within sports coaching and BSc (Hons): Sport and Exercise AbyU if your ambition is to work in the fitness industry, BSc (Hons): Fitness Nutrition sports development. At the same time, many of the either as an instructor, personal trainer, or any other and Health AbyU competences achieved will allow you to make other Routes where progression is possible occupation focusing on physical activity or health BSc (Hons): Sport, Fitness career decisions and follow different pathways within BSc (Hons): Fitness Nutrition and wellbeing. and Coaching (Exercise pathway) OU sport or other industries. As well as participating in and Health AbyU the course, you will be involved in practical work with Entry Requirements Routes where progression is possible various groups/clubs in the community. External Candidates BSc (Hons): Food and Consumer Science AbyU Entry Requirements One of the following: Two Highers at Grade C or above BSc (Hons): Food, Nutrition External Candidates and Health AbyU One of the following: A sport and fitness related course at SCQF Level 6 BSc (Hons): Sport and Exercise AbyU Two Highers at Grade C or above Relevant industrial experience and/or other BSc (Hons): Sport Coaching UWS A sport and fitness related course at SCQF qualifications will be considered on an BA (Hons): Sport Coaching Level 6 individual basis and Development UWS Relevant industrial experience and/or other BSc (Hons): Sport Development UWS qualifications will be considered on an PLUS individual basis Pass a practical session PLUS You will also require a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the Pass a practical session placement(s) as part of this course You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) Internal Candidates as part of this course Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness (minimum of 13 assessed credits) Internal Candidates You will also require a PVG check through Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the minimum of 13 assessed credits) placement(s) as part of this course You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 61 Sport and Fitness HND: Sports Coaching HND: Fitness, Health and Exercise and Development Awaiting Approval SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Further Study

Full-time Full-time Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University K K BSc (Hons): Sport and Exercise AbyU Following on from the HNC Coaching and Developing This course follows on from HNC: Fitness, BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness Sport, this course is designed to continue to develop Health and Exercise and it provides you with the and Coaching (Exercise pathway) OU and support your pursuit of a career within sports knowledge and skills to become a skilled Health BSc (Hons): Physical Activity, coaching and sports development. You must have and Fitness Professional with potential to become Health and Wellbeing QMU passed HNC: Coaching and Developing Sport in a Personal Trainer, Exercise Instructor, or progress order to be enrolled on this course. into Physical Education/ teaching. You will gain BSc (Hons): Applied Sports experience in motivating clients to be become and Exercise Science RGU Entry Requirements more physically active as well as improve their diet, BSc (Hons): Sports Coaching RGU HNC: Coaching and Development of Sport (with health and wellbeing. BA (Hons): Sports Management UHI 15 credits) BSc (Hons): Sport and Fitness UHI Entry Requirements You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) External Candidates Routes where progression is possible as part of this course Provide evidence of an HNC in Fitness, Health BSc (Hons): Sport Coaching UWS and Exercise BA (Hons): Sport Coaching Further Study Reference to support your application and Development UWS Articulation routes agreed between Fife College You will also require a PVG check through BSc (Hons): Sport Development UWS Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the and the University BSc (Hons): Sport and placement(s) as part of this course BSc (Hons): Sport and Exercise AbyU Exercise Science UWS BSc (Hons): Applied Sports Internal Candidates and Exercise Science RGU HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons): Sports Coaching RGU Reference to support your application You will also require a PVG check through Routes where progression is possible Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the Following qualification approval, articulation placement(s) as part of this course options will be explored and will be advised at the start of the course.

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62 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Lisa McDonald Tourism ‘I am HND in Events Management thankful I went back to college at the age of 40 to get back into work in an area that would help me as I have mobility issues. I started to Fife doing Office Administration Level 5, which and Events included an interesting unit on events and College for that set me on a new path to completing an HND in Events Management. Get started towards a fast-paced, What kind of career could I have? helping me I then got my first job in 16 years as an dynamic career engaging with diverse Airline Cabin Crew Operational Assistant at Fife Centre for clients from across the globe while achieve Equalities. The skills and confidence that Conference Manager working in Tourism, Events and Customer Fife College gave me have helped me Service. Immerse yourself in a wide range Events Manager goals that immensely. Before, I felt that my health of cultures as well as embracing creativity, Exhibition Organiser issues would have hindered me in events innovation, and imagination to promote I never but I was shown ways to make it work for Fundraiser me and was also able to confront my fears tourist destinations, deliver events and Holiday Representative at the same time. create special moments which last long in thought I’d the memory. Hotel Receptionist I am also grateful to the lecturers, who Live Performance Manager be able to pushed me to achieve what I did and to We provide you with the knowledge and the Students’ Association who helped me skills in several specialist areas including Retail Operative achieve.’ see that working within the third sector sustainability, customer service, business And more… could be for me. management and leadership which will transfer to local, regional, national, and international events, tourism and customer service sectors. £28,644 Average UK salary for a Conference Manager

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 63 Tourism and Events HNC: Events with Business

SCQF Level 7 Further Study Distance School College Full-time Part-time Tourism and Events Learning Partnership Year 2 of HND: Events with Business SCQF Full-time Level 8 K HNC: Events with Business K Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University The aim of this course is to deliver enhanced, emerging and vocationally relevant sector skills BA (Hons): Marketing K HNC: Travel and Tourism with Business that will support economic recovery in general and Business Management AbyU as well as those skills that will help underpin the BA (Hons): Events Management RGU HND: Events Management with region’s key economic sectors. This course offers K Business transferable vocational skills that will improve your Routes where progression is possible employment prospects by developing a range of BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU transferrable business skills while developing Event HND: Travel and Tourism with Business K sector specific skills. BA (Hons): Business Management with Analytics AbyU Entry Requirements BA (Hons): Business Management KEY One of the following: with Events Management AbyU D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth BA (Hons): Business Management At least one relevant Higher at level C or above plus four National 5s at Grade C or above with People Management AbyU in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, BA (Hons): Digital Marketing Modern Studies, English, History, Admin & with Business Management AbyU IT, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies, BA (Hons): Digital Marketing Computing, Geography, Maths or Science with Events Management AbyU based subjects) Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7 Advanced Certificate: Tourism, Events and Business to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7 Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

64 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 HNC: Travel and Tourism with Business HND: Events Management HND: Travel and Tourism with Business with Business

SCQF Level 7 Further Study SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Year 2 of HND: Travel and Tourism with Full-time Business SCQF Level 8 Full-time Full-time K K K Routes where progression is possible Travel and tourism is a diverse and vibrant industry BA (Hons): Marketing and If you are excited by the prospect of managing, Travel and tourism is a diverse and vibrant industry with vast employment opportunities regionally, Business Management AbyU coordinating, and creating a wide range of events with vast employment opportunities both nationally nationally, and internationally. The aim of this BA (Hons): Business Management AbyU and conferences, then this is the course for you. and internationally. This course will provide you with course is to deliver enhanced, emerging and BA (Hons): Business Management Opportunities for employment will be diverse, the necessary skills and knowledge needed to enter vocationally relevant sector skills that will improve with Analytics AbyU challenging, and rewarding. You will have the this exciting industry, and prepare you for a career in your employment prospects by developing a range opportunity to participate in many college and this vibrant sector. of transferrable business skills while developing BA (Hons): Business Management external events. Travel and Tourism sector specific skills. with Events Management AbyU Entry Requirements BA (Hons): Business Management Entry Requirements HNC: Travel and Tourism with Business SCQF Entry Requirements with People Management AbyU HNC: Events with Business SCQF Level 7 Level 7 (with 15 credits) One of the following: BA (Hons): Digital Marketing (with 15 credits) At least one relevant Higher at level C or above with Business Management AbyU Further Study plus four National 5s at Grade C or above BA (Hons): Digital Marketing Further Study in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, with Events Management AbyU Articulation routes agreed between Fife College Modern Studies, English, History, Admin & Entire degree delivered at Fife College and the University IT, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies, BA: Business Management AbyU BA (Hons): Business Management QMU Computing, Geography, Maths or Science BA (Hons): Business Management based subjects) Articulation routes agreed between Fife College with Enterprise QMU Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with and the University BA (Hons): Business Management Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) BA (Hons): Business Management QMU with Finance QMU to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7 BA (Hons): Business Management BA (Hons): Business Management with Enterprise QMU with Marketing QMU Advanced Certificate: Travel, Events and Business to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level BA (Hons): Business Management BA (Hons): International Hospitality 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7 with Finance QMU Tourism Management QMU Relevant industry experience and/or other BA (Hons): Business Management BA (Hons): International Tourism qualifications will be considered on an with Marketing QMU Management (taught route) RGU individual basis BA (Hons): Events and Festival Management QMU Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Events Management RGU BA (Hons): International Tourism and Events Management GCU Routes where progression is possible BA (Hons): Business Management GCU BA (Hons): International Tourism and Events Management GCU BA (Hons): Business Management GCU

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Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 65 Qualifications Visit our website to find out more about what courses are available and how Explained you can progress from If you currently have a HNC Certificate level to Higher So your end goal is to achieve (SCQF Level 7) or HND National qualifications (HNC either a higher education or a (SCQF Level 8) and HND) to degree. degree qualification, but how What if I don’t have the are you going to get there? Your Your next step is to check which articulation routes to a entry requirements for an first step is to think about the HNC or HND? qualifications that you already have degree are in place for your HN and those you hope to achieve. qualification. If you have a HNC If you are an adult with few If you currently have Advanced you may choose to complete or no formal qualifications Highers or equivalent* your HND first. You also need who has been out of full-time (SCQF Level 7) to find out if there are additional education for at least three entry criteria set by the university years (five years if you have Advanced Highers are the same e.g. specific Graded Unit grades qualifications above SCQF level of study as an HNC, or or specific units needed within level 5), Fife College offers year 1 of a degree course. This your HN course. courses which are specifically means that, depending on the designed to help you back If you currently have You can use this degree guide number of Advanced Highers into education. Highers and/or a Foundation and Highers you have and the as your starting point, or if you Apprenticeship or equivalent* grades you achieved, you may have a preferred university you These courses allow you, (SCQF Level 6) be able to apply for an HNC or can contact them direct. in a single year, to gain the qualifications required to Your next step will probably HND course. If you have any queries at all, progress to an HNC, HND, be a course at SCQF Level please email [email protected] or year 1 of a degree at 7 (equivalent to Advanced If you currently have National university. They are delivered Highers). Depending on the 5s or equivalent* through our partnership with number of Highers and the (SCQF Level 5) the Scottish Wider Access grades you have, or if you have Programme (SWAP). Your next step will probably a Foundation Apprenticeship, Every year over 100 be a course at SCQF Level 6 you could apply for an HNC or students studying For more information (equivalent to Highers). Fife year 1 of an HND at college. at Fife College on SWAP, and conditions College runs lots of courses at Achieving an HNC or HND at graduate with a of participation, please SCQF Level 6 which run for one college could mean that you are degree awarded by visit their website: year. Successfully completing one able to progress to year 2 or 3 of a university partner. www.scottishwideraccess.org of these courses means that you a university degree. will have gained the qualification you need to progress to an HNC course or year 1 of an HND.

66 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 *Equivalent qualifications at each level can be found on the Qualification Ladder on the next page SCQF qualifications explained

What is SCQF? SCQF Qualifications of Higher Education SQA Qualifications Apprenticeships and SVQs Because there are so many different Levels Institutions types of qualifications, it’s a good Professional idea to be able to compare them all. 12 Development Doctoral Degree Professional Apprenticeship That’s where the Scottish Credit and Award Qualifications Framework (SCQF) can Professional Masters Degree, Integrated Masters Degree, Graduate Apprenticeship, help. The SCQF has aligned all of 11 Development Post Graduate Diploma, Post Graduate Professional Apprenticeship, Scotland’s different qualifications to a For more information Award Certificate SVQ on the SCQF universal level based on their difficulty. Professional Graduate Apprenticeship, framework visit Honours Degree, 10 Development Professional Apprenticeship, www.scqf.org.uk Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Award SVQ Framework (SCQF) covers qualifications Professional Bachelors/Ordinary Degree, Graduate Graduate Apprenticeship, gained at school, college, university, 9 Development Diploma, Graduate Certificate Technical Apprenticeship, SVQ and in the workplace. It gives each Award qualification a level – the higher the Higher National Professional Diploma Of Higher Apprenticeship, number of the level, the more difficult the 8 Diploma, Advanced Development Higher Education Technical Apprenticeship, SVQ qualification is. Diploma Award Advanced Higher, Higher National Professional Use the Qualification Ladder to work out Certificate Of 7 Awards, Scottish Certificate, Advanced Development Modern Apprenticeship, SVQ where you currently are and what steps Higher Education Baccalaureate Certificate Award you can take to get to where you want to be. The qualifications on each step show Professional you the different pathways available. Development Higher, Awards, Skills Award Modern Apprenticeship, 6 National Certificate for Work Higher National Foundation Apprenticeship, SVQ Progression Award National 5, Awards, National 5 Skills for Work National Certificate Progression Modern Apprenticeship, SVQ National 5 Award

National 4, Awards, National 4 Skills for Work National Certificate Progression SVQ National 4 Award

National 3, Awards, National 3 Skills for Work National Certificate Progression National 3 Award

National 2 National 2, Awards National Certificate Progression Award

1 National 1, Awards

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 67 Finance Options

Tuition Fees (Full-time Students) Repaying a student loan Part-Time Students Depending on your eligibility, if you are Once you start your first job with a salary If you and your course are eligible for going to be studying full-time, you can over the threshold you will start repaying support, you can apply for the Part-time apply to have your fees paid directly your loan. Fee Grant (PTFG) to assist with the cost to your college or university. These are of your tuition fees. The amount of tuition The payments are taken directly out non-repayable if you study in Scotland, fee that SAAS will pay will be pro-rata of your salary by your employer so but you must submit an application based on the number of SCQF credits you do not need to remember to make Studying in every year. If you are studying you are doing. SAAS will pay the PTFG payments or to adjust amounts if you get elsewhere in the UK you can apply for straight to your college, university or a pay rise, this all happens automatically. Scotland a Tuition Fee Loan, up to £9,250 (more private provider. If the cost of your tuition information on this below) For up-to-date examples of loan fees is greater than the amount that SAAS repayment costs go to www.student- award you, you will need to make your Living costs (Full-time Students) loan-calculator.co.uk own arrangements to cover the shortfall. You can apply for a bursary and loan to Independent Students Options for paying fees if you are help with living costs. How much you get (Full-Time Students) self-funding depends on your household income and if you are a young or independent student. If you don’t meet the young student If you have sufficient funds available, You can choose how much loan you want criteria, you are classed as an then you can just pay the fees to Fife to take (up to £4,750 per year) regardless independent student. College when we request them and you of your household income. do not need to worry about the rest of How to apply the information on this page. Young Students (Full-time Students) You apply for funding via the SAAS If you do not have sufficient funds You must meet all of the following criteria: website at www.saas.gov.uk from April, available, then you can apply to Student be under the age of 25 at the start of as soon as you know the course you Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for a the academic year want to study. If you don’t get on the Fee Grant Loan for either part of or all of course you want, you can change/ the fees. not have supported yourself cancel your application through your financially outside of education for This loan is NOT MEANS TESTED so SAAS Account. Submit your completed three years; it is available to everyone irrespective application at www.saas.gov.uk and of household income. not be married, in a civil partnership send any supporting evidence via their This is a LOAN and you will need to or living with a partner; and SAAS Document Uploader. Apply as repay it once you start working (more have no dependent children. early as possible and before 30 June so about this later). that your funding is in place for the start of your course (you’ll need time to gather If you are looking at SAAS information, your supporting evidence). all loans in Scotland fall under the Plan 1 conditions.

68 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 Students from outside the UK Studying in England Other things you might need to know Only (EU) nationals who are settled or pre-settled in the UK will If you decide to study all or part of your Your student loan will have no remain eligible to apply for home tuition degree in England then you will need to effect on your credit score. fees providing they meet the residency consider the costs. It may be helpful to think of conditions. Some European Economic Each year of study will attract course student loans in the UK as a Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals will be fees and these are generally £9250 per graduate tax. For most people eligible if they meet residency conditions. Studying in year. How you pay these fees is up to that tax will last 20+ years. You you but, unlike in Scotland, your fees will will pay a percentage of your Evidence of settled or pre-settled status not be paid for you so you will need to income, just like a tax, and you will Eligible EU nationals who have applied to England find a way to pay them. The university not be obliged to make monthly the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) but will probably require the fees to be paid repayments like you would with a who have not yet received their status, will at the start of the course so you need to regular commercial loan. be entitled to a tuition fee only award until plan ahead. You can create an account on the they can provide evidence of their status. Student Loans Company website Cost of living loan which will display your remaining SAAS will request evidence of the debt and annual payments. students’ status at a later date and if You can also apply for a cost of living they were not granted a status, then their loan from SAAS in addition to the Fee You should also receive an annual tuition fee funding will be revoked. Their Grant Loan. letter to your registered address detailing how much you paid, how university or college may review the level The rules for the cost of living loan much interest was incurred and of tuition fees they are being charged. are exactly the same as if you were your remaining balance for that tax EU/EEA and Swiss nationals coming to studying in Scotland and all loans taken year. Scotland to start a course of study in out will be combined into one debt and If you plan on repaying your academic year 2021-22 or later, are not paid off together. student loan in full and you want eligible to apply to SAAS for tuition fee For more information check the SAAS to accumulate as little interest as support. Please contact your university website, www.saas.gov.uk possible, you can manually make or college for information about the level payments using your credit or of tuition fees you may be charged. debit card on the Student Loans Some students who are starting an Company website’s repayment undergraduate course in 2021-22 may section. But remember, any still be eligible to apply to SAAS for remaining debt will be written off home tuition fees, if they are progressing after 35 years. from a Higher National qualification. Visit the SAAS website for more information on this.

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 69 Support Services

Guidance and The Guidance & Attendance Teams Support for care are here for you from the moment you Attendance Teams apply for a course, throughout your time experienced students studying at the College, and whilst you If you need to talk to someone in private If you are Care Experienced we have a prepare for your next course or stepping about any issue during your time here, Corporate Parenting Co-ordinator who into the world of work. our Guidance team are here to help, right can help and support you. If you need the way through your studies. They’ve help and support engaging with other The Guidance & Attendance Teams also got supportive team members at every support agencies we can help you to provide extra support for Student Carers campus who are always happy to chat, connect with the right agencies. and Care Experienced students. listen, and help. We can support you prior to coming to It might be money worries, or concerns More info at fife.ac.uk/guidance college and throughout your student about your course. It might be something journey. more personal. Whatever is on your We aim to include our Care Experienced mind, you can talk to our respectful, non- Health and Wellbeing students within Fife College in judgemental, helpful teams in complete consultations, discussions and debates confidence. Fife College is committed to the provision of high quality support on all matters which affect their lives. And if there’s anything they can’t help for students to safeguard physical, Head to fife.ac.uk/careexperienced you with, they work closely with a emotional, and mental wellbeing. for more number of agencies across Fife and Your Health and Wellbeing Adviser is beyond who specialise in a whole variety available at each of our campuses, and of different areas. can also be found online. Student The Attendance Advisors work with you, Visit fife.ac.uk/wellbeing for more your lecturers and course tutors to make Employability Team sure you are making it to all your classes It’s our job to get you ready for the job you or studying on your own so you do not want. And we’ve got a great track record in fall behind on your course. graduate employability. Attendance Advisers can assist with Your Student Employability team is on any attendance concerns or issues that hand at every campus to give you relevant, may arise, including funding issues, practical career advice. engagement issues or on-going medical conditions and will work closely with The real skills for real jobs you will learn other teams such as the Guidance Team here, along with our industry and business and Inclusion Team to ensure that you links, mean you’re in the best possible are fully supported. place to go after the best job for you. Visit fife.ac.uk/employability

70 | Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 The FCSA

Inclusion Team Your Students’ Association Everyone is entitled to take part in learning and to realise their own When you study at Fife College, you Feeling competitive? FCSA Sports is potential. If there is anything which automatically become a member of there for you! You can join one of our could get in the way of your learning and one of the best students’ associations teams and play in national competitions participation at college, or you encounter in Scotland! thanks to our membership with Scottish Student Sport. You can join up with the a problem with learning, a good starting The Fife College Students’ Association FCSA Basketball Unicorns, FCSA MFC, point is to talk to a member of your is here to support you in every aspect of FCSA WFC, and the FCSA Volleyballers. Inclusion team. your college experience. Whether you If you’re more of a lone competitor you need help with something in class, are The Inclusion team has Student can also represent the FCSA at Boccia, looking for a way to expand your skills, Learning Hubs at each campus where Badminton, Golf, and Athletics. And or want to do something fun the FCSA is you can drop in for study skills, advice, if you want to do another sport, let there for you. and learning support. They also offer us know – we encourage students to mentoring sessions, class support, and Want to make a change for others? With help set-up teams and can provide the assistive technology training. the FCSA you can help to improve the necessary equipment and kits. college experience for everyone. You Visit fife.ac.uk/inclusion Looking for something to do outside can be a class rep to make sure your of your studies? The FCSA organises classmates are well informed about a calendar of events that you can get everything happening in the college. You Campus Libraries involved with. Starting with Freshers can also volunteer with the FCSA to help in September, you’ll find a variety of On every campus you can find the quiet deliver events that help others. space you need to focus on your studies. activities on offer, and tailored to fit Your student card is also your library around your timetable. We have award- card and lets you use our fantastic winning societies, including D&D, the facilities and make the most of a huge FCSA Book Group, and the FCSA Video range of resources. Gamers, as well as online competitions and contests. Could your lovely pet be Along with books that help with every crowned FCSA Pet of the Year? part of your curriculum, and space to study, you’ll find Wifi and PC drop-in So remember – if you study at Fife areas in every library. College, you’re a member of the FCSA and all of our activities and support are Go to fife.ac.uk/libraries there for you. The FCSA: Helping to create your future! Find out more at fife.ac.uk/FCSA

Higher Education and Degree Pathways Guide: 2022/23 | 71 Flexible routes to a degree in one year

If you are in employment or self-employed and By delivering the majority of this course online, with have completed an HND or have relevant work one day a month attendance at Edinburgh Napier experience then this could be the course for you! you have the chance to make a real difference in your career with a minimum of disruption to your work Edinburgh Napier University’s BA in Business and and personal life. Enterprise offers an innovative way to achieve a degree within one calendar year. Throughout the course, you’ll have access to experienced teaching staff, many of whom are The BA in Business and Enterprise has no practitioners in the industry, to assist you in traditional exams and instead aims to apply your your studies. learning. The course involves a combination of assessments, workshops, and independent If you’re a serving member of the British Armed study. Assessments are practical and applied, Forces (or you’ve recently left), then you may be including reports around work roles, work-based eligible to use Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs) to assignments, presentations, and case studies. pay for your studies. More information can be found at the link below: The BA Business and Enterprise differs from other degrees by: www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/contact-us > recognising different entry qualifications - any Applications are now open. Please email the email SQA HND address below and we will be happy to provide further information on this course at either Campus. > introducing a new study pattern of one day per month at university with online support [email protected]

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Published August 2021. Fife College is a registered Scottish charity (No. SCO21203)