Articulation agreements

Accounting

HNC Accounting

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA Accountancy	1+3	120 SCQF points in HNC. A in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Research Skills (F60A34).
Abertay	BA (Hons Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance	1+3	Income tax module, if available. Pass Graded Units (for BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance). Require 120 SCQF credit points from HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Business & Management	1+3	Income tax module, if available. C in Graded Unit (for BA (Hons) Business and Management). Require 120 SCQF credit points from HNC.
Open University	BA Hons Business Management	Credit transfer	HNC to include 3 units related to marketing, Economics, HRM, Law, Business Culture, Personal Financial Services, or mathematics and statistics for business.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Business Management		Graded Unit B.

HND Accounting

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA Accountancy	2+2	A in all Graded Units; curriculum to include Research Skills and Company Law 240 SCQF credit points from HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with People Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) Accounting	2+2	AAA in Graded Units.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance	2+2	Income tax module, if available. Pass Graded Units. 240 SCQF credit points from HND.
Open University	BA Hons Business Management	Credit transfer	HND to include 3 units related to marketing, Economics, HRM, Law, Business Culture, Personal Financial Services, or mathematics and statistics for business.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Business Management with finance	2+2	CB.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Accounting and Finance (Taught route)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Accounting and Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.

Animal Care

HNC Animal Care

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Biological Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34)) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Biology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Conservation Biology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Ecology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Marine Biology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Plant and Soil Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Zoology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.

HND Animal Care

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Biological Sciences	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Biology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Conservation Biology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Ecology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Marine Biology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Aberdeen	BSc Plant and Soil Science	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points) and A in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course.
Aberdeen	BSc Zoology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and AA in Graded Units. Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics unit or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021).
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Bioscience	2+2	A in Graded Unit. Consideration may be given for year 3 entry on an individual basis. Must have achieved 240 credits in HND.

Art & Design

HNC 3D Design: Product and Interior Design

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design	1+3	B or above in Graded Unit. Applicants considered on an individual basis. 120 SCQF credits achieved in HNC.

HND Computer Arts and Design (Animation)

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA Hons Computer Art	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Interactive Media	2+2	B or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 240 SCQF credits in HND.

HND Computer Arts and Design (Digital)

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA Hons Computer Art	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Interactive Media	2+2	B or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 240 SCQF credits in HND.

HND Contemporary Art Practice

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices	2+2	B or above in the Graded Unit. Plus 240 SCQF credits in HND.

HND Photography

University

Course

Type

Entry requirements

Highlands and Islands

BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design

2+2

B or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 240 SCQF credits in HND. Applications considered on an individual basis.

Queen Margaret

BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise

2+2

Degree validated by QMU, delivered by Fife College.
Full completion of HND award with Graded Unit 2 at Grade B or above.
An academic reference is required and, where applicable, submission of a portfolio which demonstrates suitability for the demands of the course.

HND Textiles

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Heriot Watt	BA (Hons) Design for Textiles	2+2	HND students should pass the course with 30 credits and achieve: BB in Graded Unit – year 3 entry. Additional requirements: suitable portfolio demonstrating interest in communication design / illustration / digital design. Details online - https://www.hw.ac.uk/documents/guidelines-for-portfolio-applicants.pdf. Selection is dependent on interview. Students should meet the English Language entry requirements for the programme and the University. Students should also present with an excellent UCAS personal statement and academic reference.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles	2+2	You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles C or above in the Graded Unit.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Fine Art Textiles	2+2	You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles C or above in the Graded Unit. Must have achieved 240 SCQF credits in HND.

Building Services & Built Environment

HNC Built Environment

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Heriot Watt	BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management	1+3	Pass HNC with 15 units. A in Graded Unit Students should meet the English Language entry requirements for the programme and the University Students should also present with an excellent UCAS personal statement and academic reference.
Heriot Watt	BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying	1+3	Pass HNC with 15 units. A in Graded Unit Students should meet the English Language entry requirements for the programme and the University Students should also present with an excellent UCAS personal statement and academic reference.
Highlands and Islands	BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering year 1 (year 2 will be considered with Recognition of Prior Learning)	1+3	B or above in Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology year 2 (with some additional study)	1+3	B or above in Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of aforementioned HNC. A minimum of Grade B (60%) in the Graded Unit and passes in all other units.

HND Architectural Technology

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology	2+2	B or above in Graded Unit.
Robert Gordon	BSC Hons Architectural Technology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of the above HND course. Achieve grade ‘A’ (minimum 70%) in both Graded Units and passes in all other units with evidence of having REVIT training.

HND Civil Engineering

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BEng Hons Civil Engineering	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Heriot Watt	BEng (Hons) MEng Structural Engineering	2+2	HND students should achieve: Pass HND with 30 units. BA in Graded Units. A in final Graded Unit. At least SCQF L7 in a relevant Mathematics course, i.e. H72M 34. Maths for Civil Engineering. Students should meet the English Language entry requirements for the programme and the University. Students should also present with an excellent UCAS personal statement and academic reference.
Heriot Watt	BEng (Hons)/ MEng Civil Engineering	2+2	HND students should achieve: Pass HND with 30 units. BA in Graded Units. A in final Graded Unit. At least SCQF L7 in a relevant Mathematics course, i.e. H72M 34. Maths for Civil Engineering. Students should meet the English. Language entry requirements for the programme and the University. Students should also present with an excellent UCAS personal statement and academic reference.
Highlands and Islands	BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering	2+2	Grade B or above in the Civil Engineering Graded Unit 2.

Business & Administration

HNC Business

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA Business Management	1+2	A in all Graded Units. 120 SCQF credit points from HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Dundee	BSc Business Economics with Marketing	1+2	All elements of the HNC. Applicants must obtain a grade A in the Graded Unit of the HNC. 120 SCQF credits at level 7.
Dundee	BSc Business Management	1+2	All elements of the HNC. Applicants must obtain a grade A in the Graded Unit of the HNC. 120 SCQF credits at level 7.
Dundee	BSc Economics	1+2	All elements of the HNC. Applicants must obtain a grade A in the Graded Unit of the HNC. 120 SCQF credits at level 7.
Dundee	BSc International Business	1+2	All elements of the HNC. Applicants must obtain a grade A in the Graded Unit of the HNC. 120 SCQF credits at level 7.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Business and Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Requires 120 credit points from HNC.
Open University	BA (Hons) Business Management	Credit transfer	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Graded Unit B.

HND Administration & Information Technology

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) International Supply Chain Management	2+2	BB in Graded Units.

HND Business

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA Business Management	2+2	A in all Graded Units. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Events Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Dundee	BSc Business Economics with Marketing	2+2	All applicants should normally have passed Higher Mathematics at grade C or above for entry to Economics Programmes. All elements of the HND. Applicants must obtain A in the Graded Unit of the HND. 120 SCQF credits at level 7. 120 SCQF credits at Level 8.
Dundee	BSc Business Management	2+2	All applicants should normally have passed Higher Mathematics at grade C or above for entry to Economics Programmes. All elements of the HND. Applicants must obtain A in the Graded Unit of the HND. 120 SCQF credits at level 7. 120 SCQF credits at Level 8.
Dundee	BSc Economics	2+2	All applicants should normally have passed Higher Mathematics at grade C or above for entry to Economics Programmes. All elements of the HND. Applicants must obtain A in the Graded Unit of the HND. 120 SCQF credits at level 7. 120 SCQF credits at Level 8.
Dundee	BSc International Business	2+2	All applicants should normally have passed Higher Mathematics at grade C or above for entry to Economics Programmes. All elements of the HND. Applicants must obtain A in the Graded Unit of the HND. 120 SCQF credits at level 7. 120 SCQF credits at Level 8.
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) Economics Policy	2+2	BB in Graded Units.
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) International Supply Chain Management	2+2	BB in Graded Units.
Highlands and Islands	BA Hons Business Management	2+2	Graded Unit C or above, plus 240 SCQF credits in HND.
Open University	BA Hons Business Management	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of requirements and credits.
Queen Margaret	MA Hons Business Management	2+2	CB in Graded Units and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Queen Margaret	MA Hons Business Management with Enterprise	2+2	CB in Graded Units and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Queen Margaret	MA Hons Business Management with Finance	2+2	CB in Graded Units and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Queen Margaret	MA Hons Business Management with Marketing	2+2	CB in Graded Units and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Business and Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Business with Human Resource Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Business with Marketing	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Events Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Fashion Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons International Hospitality Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons International Tourism Management	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.

Children & Young People

HNC Childhood Practice

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies	1+3	Must have achieved 120 SCQF credits points in HNC. C or above in the Graded Unit.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Childhood Practice	1+3	Have at least two years’ work experience in an appropriate setting PLUS: A recognised SSSC practitioner qualification such as HNC Childhood Practice OR A relevant SCQF level 7 qualification, for example: Social Services: Children and Young People; Children’s Care Learning and Development/Playwork; or equivalent. For applicants without sufficient credits, modules are available to help you reach the required level. You must be employed within a relevant workplace environment.
Open University	BA Hons Early Childhood	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.
Open University	Cert & Dip HE in Early Childhood	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.

Computing & Creative Media

HNC Computer Games Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc Hons Computer Games Applications Development	1+3	With either SQA Higher Maths at B or bespoke Maths.
Abertay	BSc Hons Computing	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

HNC Cyber Security

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Computing	1+3	Need J0HD Scripting for Security.
Abertay	BSc Hons Ethical Hacking	1+3	Need J0HD Scripting for Security.
Dundee	BSc Computing	1+3	All elements of the HNC. Applicants must obtain a grade A in the Graded Unit of the HNC. Completed Java Online pre-sessional module. Applicants must have passed Higher Mathematics at grade C or above. 120 SCQF credits at level 7.

HND Computer Games Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Computing	2+2	With H171 Software Development or F86A Games Development: OOP.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Computing	2+2	HND 2nd Year C or above, Must have achieved 240 credits in HND.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Computing (Application Software Development)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND course. Achieve a 'B' grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit Project.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Digital Media (Games)	2+2	COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION Satisfactory completion of HND course. Achieve a 'B' grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit Project.

HND Computing: Software Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc Hons Computing	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Computing	2+2	HND second year Graded Unit C or above.
Open University	BSc Hons Computing and IT practice	Credit transfer	Students will be expected to demonstrate relevant work experience in an IT setting.
Robert Gordon	BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Software Development)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of the above HND course. Achieve a 'B' grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit Project.

HND Cyber Security

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Computing	2+2	Need H171 Soft Dev:OOP or J272J Comp Programming and HH3L Programming: App Math.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking	2+2	Need H171 Soft Dev:OOP or J272J Comp Programming and HH3L Programming: App Math.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Computing	2+2	HND second year Graded Unit C or above and 240 SCQF credit points in HND. Candidates must have completed the following, or the equivalent of, Higher National units: Relational Database Systems and Publishing on the Internet or E-Commerce: Publishing websites.
Open University	BSc (Hons) Computing & IT Practice	Credit transfer	Students will be expected to demonstrate relevant work experience in an IT setting.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Cyber Security	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND course. Satisfactory completion of CISCO 1 or equivalent. Achieve a B grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Cyber Security with Computer Network Management and Design	2+2	Satisfactory completion of the above HND course. Satisfactory completion of CISCO 1 and CISCO 2 or equivalent. Achieve a B grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit.

HND Digital Design and Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Interactive Media	2+2	B or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 240 SCQF credits in HND.

Engineering

HNC Engineering Mechanical

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Civil and Environmental)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Civil and Structural)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Civil)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Oil and Gas Studies)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Engineering (Mechanical)	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Aberdeen	BEng Petroleum Engineering	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
Highlands and Islands	BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit.
Open University	BEng (Hons) Engineering	Credit transfer	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

Events & Tourism

HNC Events

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Business and Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 SCQF credits points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Events Management	1+3	C or above in the Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 credits in HNC.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Events & Festival Management	1+3	B in Graded Unit and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Event Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

HNC Travel and Tourism

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management	1+3	C or above in the Graded Unit. Successful completion of 120 credits at SCQF level 7. All students are interviewed as to their suitability and should be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to and provide a log of practical to adventure-based activities.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management	1+3	Graded unit B.

Fashion Business

HNC Fashion Business

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Fashion Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

Health & Social Care

HNC Healthcare Practice

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSC (Hons) Mental Health Nursing	1+3	Must have 675 eligible practice hours.
Dundee	BSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health)	1+3	A in the Graded Unit. 720 practice learning hours and achievement of practice competencies equivalent to UoD year 1. Completion of a transition programme provided by the School of Health Sciences. Successful interview. 120 SCQF credits from HNC. Students on NHS endorsed route are selected prior to starting following interview.
Edinburgh Napier	3 year Pre-registration Nursing Programme (BN) LD nursing	1+3	1. HNC Healthcare Practice (enhanced) including NMC specified practice hours, at least 600 hrs (min. C pass in the Graded Unit). 2. Clinical documentation (with appropriate clinical documentation for LD nursing provided by Edinburgh Napier via e-PAD (Electronic Practice Assessment Documentation). 3. Placement allocation through Dundee University. 4. Moving and handling. 5. Safe working practice unit. 6. BLS. 7. Supply of uniforms. 1. Joint selection/interviewing for those seconded by NHS, for LD nursing, including staff members from Dundee and Angus College, provider organisation and Edinburgh Napier. When possible involvement of service user. 2. Tripartite meetings: Dundee and Angus College, NHS. Tayside and Edinburgh Napier. 3. PEF support. When learners join us in year 2, we will update their prevention and safe management of violence and aggression training before their new placements.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies	1+3	B in Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Adult or Mental Health Nursing	1+3	B in Graded Unit and in addition to the HNC, applicants must also achieve 600 hours clinical practice through HNC placements. HNC must have 120 SCQF credit points.
Robert Gordon	BSc Nursing (Adult Nursing)	1+3	Satisfactory completion of the above HNC course normally within one year. Minimum of 675 approved practice hours. Satisfactory PVG and Occupational Health clearance. Satisfactory interview.
Robert Gordon	BSc Nursing (Mental Health Nursing)	1+3	Satisfactory completion of the above HNC course normally within one year. Minimum of 675 approved practice hours. Satisfactory PVG and Occupational Health clearance. Satisfactory interview.

HNC Social Services

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Sociology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies	1+3	Must achieve 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	1+3	HNC Social Science (12 credit) with 3 additional SCQF credits at level 7 which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points total, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two.
Open University	BA Hons Social Work	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.
Open University	BA/BSc Hons Health and Social Care	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.
Open University	Dip HE Social Care	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.

Hospitality & Professional Cookery

HNC Hospitality Operations

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Business Management with People Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Events Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Business and Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Must achieve 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Hospitality Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Queen Margaret	BA(Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management	1+3	B in Graded Unit.

HNC Professional Cookery

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Events Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Hospitality Management	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.

Performing Arts

HNC Acting & Performance

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Drama and Production	1+3	Applicants with 15 credits and grade B or above are eligible to apply for year 2. Applicants will also be asked to submit a recording of a short presentation about a performance they have either watched or participated in, focussing on the production elements. They also need to submit written answers to a short set of questions about their interest in the course.
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Drama	1+3	B in Graded Unit.

HND Acting & Performance

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Queen Margaret	BA (Hons) Performance	2+2	BB.

Science

HNC Applied Sciences

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Biochemistry	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Biological Sciences	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum o include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Biology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology)	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Chemistry	1+3	A pass in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Mathematics for Science (H8XP). Inorganic Chemistry (B) (H92Y. Physical Chemistry (B) (H936).
Aberdeen	BSc Conservation Biology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Ecology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Genetics	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Genetics (Immunology)	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Human Embryology and Developmental Biology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Immunology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Immunology and Pharmacology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Marine Biology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Microbiology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Molecular Biology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Pharmacology	1+3	A grade in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Physics	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Mathematics for Science 1. Mathematics for Science 2. Physics for Life Sciences. Physics Principles: Heat and Thermodynamics. Physics Principles: Mechanics. Electricity and Magnetism. Physics: Light and Optics.
Aberdeen	BSc Physiology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	BSc Plant and Soil Science	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or Aberdeen Uni online Introductory Ecology course.
Aberdeen	BSc Zoology	1+3	A in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1. Ecology and Ecosystems or University of Aberdeen online Introductory Ecology course.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Food Science Nutrition and Wellbeing	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Psychology (including named pathways)	1+3	HNC Applied Sciences with Graded Unit: A plus Higher Psychology: B.
Abertay	BSc Hons Biomedical Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc Hons Forensic Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Bioscience	1+3	A grade in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credit points achieved in HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Environmental Science	1+3	120 SCQF credit points in HNC and C in Graded Unit.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Geography	1+3	120 SCQF credit points in HNC and C in Graded Unit.
Open University	BSc Hons Natural Sciences	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of requirements and credits.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Nutrition	1+3	B in Graded Unit and strong tutor reference and personal statement, and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Applied Bioscience	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC. Achieve an 'A' grade in the Graded Unit.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Biomedical Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC. Achieve an 'A' grade in the Graded Unit.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Forensic and Analytical Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC. Achieve a 'B' grade in the Graded Unit.
St Andrews	BSc General Degree	1+3	Completion of HNC Applied Sciences with a minimum of 15 credits and an A in the graded Unit. Successful interview at St Andrews.
St Andrews	Named Honours Degree in Faculty of Science	1+3	Completion of HNC Applied Sciences with a minimum of 15 credits and an A in the Graded Unit. Successful interview at St Andrews.

HND Applied Biological Sciences

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Biochemistry	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Biological Sciences	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Genetics	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Genetics (Immunology)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Human Embryology and Developmental Biology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Immunology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Immunology and Pharmacology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Microbiology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Molecular Biology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Pharmacology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Aberdeen	BSc Physiology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points) and A in all Graded Units.
Abertay	BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Open University	BSc Hons Natural Sciences	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of requirements and credits.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Nutrition	2+2	CB.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Applied Bioscience	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND course. Achieve 2 A grades in Graded Units.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Biomedical Science	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND course. Achieve 2 A grades in Graded Units.

Social Science

HNC Police Studies

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BA (Hons) Criminology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Sociology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Social Sciences. BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics. BA (Hons) Criminology. BA (Hons) Criminology and Theology. BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology. BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Criminology. BA (Hons) History and Criminology. BA (Hons) Literature and Criminology. BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology. BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology. BA (Hons) Politics.	1+3	C or above in Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Robert Gordon	BA (Hons) Applied Social Science	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

HNC Social Sciences

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA Anthropology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA Geography	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA Geography and International Relations	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Geography and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA History	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA History and International Relations	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA History and Philosophy	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA History and Politics	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA History and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA International Relations and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Philosophy	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA Philosophy and Politics	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Philosophy and Psychology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Philosophy and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Politics and International Relations	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA Politics and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Psychology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Aberdeen	MA Psychology and Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
Aberdeen	MA Sociology	1+3	B in all Graded Units and 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA Hons Criminology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BA Hons Sociology	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Psychology (including pathways)	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	1+3	A in Graded Unit.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Social Sciences BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology BA (Hons) Criminology and Theology BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology BA (Hons) Politics and Theology BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) Literature BA (Hons) Literature and Criminology BA (Hons) Literature and Politics BA (Hons) Literature and Sociology BA (Hons) Literature and Theology BA (Hons) Gaelic Scotland BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) Scottish History BA (Hons) History and Archaeology BA (Hons) History and Criminology BA (Hons) History and Literature BA (Hons) History and Politics BA (Hons) History and Sociology BA (Hons) History and Theology BA (Hons) Scottish History and Archaeology BA (Hons) Scottish History and Criminology BA (Hons) Scottish History with Gaelic Studies BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature BA (Hons) Scottish History and Politics BA (Hons) Scottish History and Sociology BA (Hons) Scottish History and Theology BA (Hons) Archaeology BA (Hons) Archaeology and Criminology BA (Hons) Archaeology with Gaelic Studies BA (Hons) Archaeology and Literature BA (Hons) Archaeology and Sociology BA (Hons) Archaeology and Theology BA (Hons) Philosophy BA (Hons) Philosophy & History BA (Hons) Philosophy & Literature BA( Hons) Philosophy & Politics BA (Hons) Philosophy & Sociology BA (Hons) Philosophy & Theology BA (Hons) Theological Studies BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Archaeology BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Criminology BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage with Gaelic Studies BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and History BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Literature BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Politics BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Sociology BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Theology BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Scottish History BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics.	1+3	HNC Social Science (12 SCQF credits) with 3 additional SCQF credits at level 7 which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two.
Open University	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Psychology	1+3	A in Graded Unit.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Psychology & Sociology	1+3	B in Graded Unit and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Public Sociology	1+3	B in Graded Unit and strong tutor reference and personal statement. 120 SCQF credit points in HNC.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Applied Social Sciences	1+3	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
St Andrews	FE-HE Pathway to Arts	1+3	Second year entry on the FE-HE Pathway to Arts programme. After successful completion of year two, students will progress directly into year three of one of St Andrews named degree programmes within the Faculty of Arts. Completion of HNC Social Sciences with a minimum of 12 credits and an A in the Graded Unit. A pass in the relevant 1000 level St Andrews module on the MA Combined Studies programme. Successful interview at St Andrews. English Route: Social Sciences HNC (A) and semester 2 module (MA Combined Studies) EN1901 pass Module choices - one of EN1003, EN1004, CO1001 or CO1002 plus EN2003 and EN2004. 60 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level. Social Anthropology Social Sciences HNC (A) and semester 2 module (MA Combined Studies) SA1901 pass Module choices - SA1002, SA2001 and SA2002. 60 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level. History (Mediaeval or Modern) Route: Social Sciences HNC (A) and semester 2 module (MA Combined Studies) ME2901 pass Mediaeval: ME1003, ME1006, ME2003, plus one of AN2003, HI2001, MH2002 or MO2008. 40 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level. Modern Route: MO1007, MO1008, MO2008 and HI2001. 40 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level.

HND Social Science

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	MA History	2+2	BBA in Graded Unit, where A is in the Graded Unit in the discipline of study and 240 SCQF credit points in HND. Curriculum to include: History A: Introducing Topics within a Historical Period (FK7V 34). History B: Analysing Topics within a Historical Period (J02X 34). History C: Evaluating Topics within a Historical Period (J0LS 34). History D: Specialist Study (FK7T 35).
Aberdeen	MA History and Sociology	2+2	BBA in Graded Unit, where A is in the Graded Unit in the discipline of study, and 240 SCQF points in HND. Curriculum to include a combination of as many of the below courses as is possible at your College.: History A: Introducing Topics within a Historical Period (FK7V 34). History B: Analysing Topics within a Historical Period (J02X 34). History C: Evaluating Topics within a Historical Period (J0LS 34). History D: Specialist Study (FK7T 35). Sociology A: Introduction to Sociology (FK8R 34). Sociology B: Applying Sociological Theories and Studies to Sociological Topics (J038 35). Social Science: Research Issues (J0NA 35). Sociology C: Analysing and Evaluating. Sociological Debates (J0NA 35).
Aberdeen	MA Sociology	2+2	BBA in Graded Unit, where A is in the Graded Unit in the discipline of study, and 240 SCQF credit points in HND. Curriculum to include: Sociology A: Introduction to Sociology (FK8R 34). Sociology B: Applying Sociological Theories and Studies to Sociological Topics (J038 35). Social Science: Research Issues (J0NA 35). Sociology C: Analysing and Evaluating. Sociological Debates (J0NA 35). FK8P 35 Sociology D: Specialist Study (FK8P 35).
Abertay	BA Hons Sociology	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BSc Hons Social Science	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Glasgow Caledonian	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	2+2	AB/BA (ABB/BAB/BBA) in Graded Unit.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	2+2	At least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year three. Must have achieved 240 credits in HND.
Open University	BA (Hons) Social Sciences	Credit transfer	See articulation agreement for details of credits.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Psychology & Sociology	2+2	CB.
Queen Margaret	BSc (Hons) Public Sociology	2+2	CB.
Robert Gordon	BA Hons Applied Social Sciences	2+2	Satisfactory completion of aforementioned HND. Normally achieve one ‘B’ grade in the Graded Units.

Sport & Fitness

HNC Sports Coaching and Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Abertay	BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise (including named pathway programmes)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HNC.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Adventure Education	1+3	Successful completion of 120 credits at SCQF level 7 in HNC and C in Graded Unit. All students are interviewed as to their suitability and should be able to demonstrate a clear practical commitment, and provide a log of practical to adventure-based activities.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management	1+3	Successful completion of 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and C in Graded Unit in HNC. All students are interviewed as to their suitability and should be able to demonstrate a clear practical commitment, and provide a log of practical to adventure-based activities.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Adventure Performance and Coaching	1+3	Successful completion of 120 credits at SCQF level 7 in HNC and C in Graded Unit. All students are interviewed as to their suitability and should be able to demonstrate a clear practical commitment, and provide a log of practical to adventure-based activities.
Open University	BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching	Credit transfer	Satisfactory completion of HNC.

HND Fitness, Health and Exercise

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Exercise and Health Science	2+2	A in all Graded Units in HND Students must sit Academic Skills for Sport Science Professionals as part of their third year curriculum. 240 SCQF credit points in HND.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Golf Management	2+2	HND second year Graded Unit C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG. Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Marine and Coastal Tourism	2+2	HND second year Graded Unit C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG. Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Sports Management	2+2	Graded Unit C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG. Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness	2+2	Graded Unit C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG. Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course.
Open University	BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching	Credit transfer	Satisfactory completion of HND.

HND Sports Coaching and Development

University	Course	Type	Entry requirements
Aberdeen	BSc Applied Sports Science	2+2	A in all Graded Units in HND. Students must sit Academic Skills for Sport Science Professionals as part of their third year curriculum.
Abertay	BSc Hons Sport and Exercise (including named pathway programs)	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay	BSc Hons Sport and Psychology	2+4	Graded Unit at AA.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Golf Management	2+2	HND 2nd year C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course. Must have achieved 240 credits in HND.
Highlands and Islands	BA (Hons) Sports Management	2+2	HND 2nd year C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course. Must have achieved 240 credits in HND.
Highlands and Islands	BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness	2+2	HND second year Graded Units C or above. Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course.
Open University	BSc Hons Sport, Fitness and Coaching	Credit transfer	Satisfactory completion of HND.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Applied Sport and Exercise Science	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND. Achieve one ‘A’ in HND Graded Unit and one ‘B’ in HNC Graded Unit. Full PVG required. Subject to selection process.
Robert Gordon	BSc Hons Sports Coaching	2+2	Satisfactory completion of HND. Achieve one ‘A’ in HND Graded Unit and one ‘B’ in HNC Graded Unit. Full PVG required. Subject to selection process.