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East Midlands STEM Partnership is the voice of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics education and business communities in
the region. Through its members – STEM partner
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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).
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- A Foundation
Degree course...can be studied part-time or full-time. Foundation
Degrees are a new way to study for a degree while
students 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Distance
learning...is another route where students can study alone with
some planned weekend workshops to gain a Degree while in
employment. An Open University Degree can be studied in their 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.
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Looking
for a list of local HE courses?...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
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