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Aimhigher Lincolnshire & Rutland
Bishop Grosseteste University College
Lincoln
LN1 3DY
United Kingdom
Tel 01522 583748
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Different Routes into HE

When students have finished their Further Education level 3 study programme, (e.g. A2 Levels, AVCE, BTEC National or an Advanced Apprenticeship) they can progress to Higher Education through many different routes.

As well as the three year full-time route there is a wide range of study options which make ‘earning while learning’ a real possibility:  

  • Vocational study...can lead into NVQ levels 4 and 5 in a range of occupations e.g. accountancy, engineering, insurance, social work, marketing and many more. The higher level NVQs may lead to professional qualifications and membership of a relevant Association or Institute, e.g. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
  • A Foundation Degree course...can be studied part-time or full-time. Foundation Degrees are a new way to study for a degree while you are working. They are designed by employers and Higher Education providers to ensure the course content fits the needs of the employment area. With further study they can be topped up to an Honours Degree. Visit www.foundationdegree.org.uk to find out more.
  • The Higher National Certificate (HNC)...involves part-time study in a wide range of work related subjects, e.g. engineering and construction. Students can progress to an HND. Visit www.ucas.com to find out more.
  • The Higher National Diploma (HND)...is a full or part-time study route used by a number of skill areas including management. An HND will allow progression to Year 1 or 2 of a Degree course, depending on the subject so that a full honours Degree can be achieved. Visit www.ucas.com to find out more. 
  • A full time Degree course...can be studied at Universities who are accepting different level 3 qualifications as an entry to a Degree course.  Visit www.ucas.com to find out more.
  • Certificate in Higher Education and Diploma in Higher Education...are two other sub-degree level qualifications. These are funded by the National Health Service for nursing, care and health related professions. Visit www.nhscareers.nhs.uk or www.man.ac.uk/rcn to find out more. 
  • Distance learning...is another route where you can study alone with some planned weekend workshops to gain a Degree while in employment. An Open University Degree can be studied in your own time, however self-motivation, discipline, computer literacy and good organisational skills are essential. Fees will be judged on annual income. Visit www.open.ac.uk to find out more. 

Looking for Level 2 to Level 4/5 course provision in Lincolnshire & Rutland...click here

Looking for a list of local Foundation Degrees and further information...click here

Check the up-to-date information on financial support...visit www.slc.co.uk or www.studentmoney.org

Check the funding for part-time students...visit www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/students