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When you
have finished your Level 3 study programme, (e.g. A2 Levels,
AVCE, BTEC National or an Advanced Apprenticeship) you can progress
to Higher Education through many different routes.
As well as
the three year full-time traditional route there is a wide range of
study options:
- 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 you can top it 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. Your HND will allow you to join Year 1, 2 or 3 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, Higher Educations
Institutions and some Colleges who accept different level 3
qualifications as an entry to a Degree course. Check with the
institute of your choice by telephone or visit www.ucas.com.
- 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.
As a
full-time or part-time student you will be able to get financial
support with study and accommodation expenses. You can also
consider ‘earning while you are learning’ to help support
yourself.
Take the time
to research and plan a realistic route into Higher Education.
Don’t forget to speak to your parents, teachers, Connexions
Personal Advisers, employer or the Aimhigher Team.
Looking
for Level 2 to Level 4/5 course provision in Lincolnshire
& Rutland...click here
Looking
for a list of local HE courses?...then click
here
Check the
up-to-date information on financial support...visit www.slc.co.uk or www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport
or www.studentmoney.org
Check the
funding for part-time students...visit www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/students |
