Articulation agreements

Explore our articulation agreements by subject area, and the HNC / HND that you can do at D&A College:

Accounting

HNC Accounting
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen MA Accountancy 1+3 120 SCQF points in HNC
A in all Graded Units
Abertay BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics 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 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
Take and pass Income Tax module if available
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Business & Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Take and pass Income Tax module if available
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and B in the graded unit
HND Accounting (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen MA Accountancy 2+2 A in all Graded Units; curriculum to include Research Skills (F60A34) and Company Law (DE5H35)
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
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits
Take and pass Income Tax module if available
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND

Animal Care

HNC Animal Care
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BSc Biological Sciences (C901)  1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

Aberdeen BSc Biology (C100) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course
Aberdeen BSc Conservation Biology (C161) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

Aberdeen BSc Ecology (D430) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

Aberdeen BSc Marine Biology (C350) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)

B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

 

Aberdeen

BSc Plant and Soil Science (CD27) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)

B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34)) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

Aberdeen BSc Zoology (C300) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)

B in Graded Units
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34)) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course

HND Animal Care (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (C345) 2+2

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded unit 1
A in Grade unit 2
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021)

Aberdeen BSc Biological Sciences (C901) 2+2

 

 

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded unit 1
A in Grade unit 2
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021)

Aberdeen BSc Biology (C100) 2+2

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded unit 1
A in Grade unit 2
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021)

Aberdeen BSc Ecology (D430) 2+2

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded unit 1
A in Grade unit 2
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021)

Aberdeen MA Education (Biology) 2+2

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded unit 1
A in Grade unit 2
Curriculum to include: either Ecology unit (H39A 34)) or Aberdeen University
Online Introductory Ecology Course
and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021)Satisfactory Completion: Interview, PVG Check, Higher English and Nat5 Maths (or equivalent)

Art & Design

HND Computer Arts and Design (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Interactive Media 2+2 Complete and pass HND with B or above in either graded unit
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Communication Design 2+2

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND
Grade B in the Graded Unit
Attendance at interview
Portfolio review

HND Contemporary Art Practice (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in either graded unit
You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work, which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the course, and attend an interview as part of the selection process
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Fine Art 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in either graded unit
You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work, which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the course, and attend an interview as part of the selection process
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Fine Art

2+2

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND and
Grade B in the Graded Unit
Attendance at interview
Portfolio review

HND Photography (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Fine Art

2+2

Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in either graded unit
You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work, which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the course, and attend an interview as part of the selection process
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design

2+2

Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in either graded unit.
Applications considered on an individual basis
Robert Gordon

BA Photography

2+2

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND and
Grade B in the Graded Unit
Attendance at interview
Portfolio review

 

HND Textiles (Fashion and Textiles Design) (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Glasgow Caledonia BA (Hons) Fashion Design Business 2+2 AB/BA in Graded Units
Heriot Watt BA (Hons) Design for Textiles 2+2

Complete and pass the HND with 240 SCQF credits and BB in the graded units
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

Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Fine Art 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in the graded unit
You will be required to submit a portfolio of visual work, which clearly demonstrates your capacity to cope with the demands of the course, and attend an interview as part of the selection process
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design 2+2

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND 
Grade B in the Graded Unit
Attendance at interview
Portfolio review

Building Services & Built Environment

HNC Architectural Technology
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Engineering Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Heriot Watt BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design 1+3

Complete and pass the HNC with 120 SCQF credits and B in the graded unit.
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

HNC Civil Engineering
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering 1+3 Completion on HNC
Highlands and Islands BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship), year 2. 1+3 B or above in graded unit 1. You must be in full time employment as a trainee Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer Technician and have the approval of your employer prior to application
Napier BEng/ BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering  1+3

Pass HNC with B in Graded Unit 
Including passes in Mathematics for Construction (SCQF Level 6) and Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 7)

HNC Electrical Engineering
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (H620) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (140 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Engineering Maths 1, 2 & 3 (or equivalent)

Highlands and Islands BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
Pass in Engineering Mathematics 2
Highlands and Islands BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
Pass in Engineering Mathematics 2
Napier BEng/ BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1+3

Pass HNC with B in Graded Unit 
And Engineering Maths 1,2,&3

HND Civil Engineering (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Napier BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 2+2 Pass HND with B in Graded Unit
Including passes in Mathematics for Construction (SCQF Level 6) and Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 7) & Applied Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 8)

Business & Administration

HNC Administration & Information Technology
University Course Type Entry requirements  
Abertay BA (Hons) Business and 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) Business and Management 1+3 C in graded unit of HNC  
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business and Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC  
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business Management online degree 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC  
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC  
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC  
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business with Marketing 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC  
HNC Business
University Course Type Entry requirements  
Aberdeen MA Business Management (N200) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
 
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  
Dundee BSc Business Economics with Marketing 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with with B in the graded unit and 120 SCQF credits  
Dundee BSc Business Management 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with with B in the graded unit and 120 SCQF credits  
Dundee BSc Economics 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with with B in the graded unit and 120 SCQF credits  
Dundee BSc International Business 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with with B in the graded unit and 120 SCQF credits  
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Business and Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit  
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management 1+3 Graded Unit B  
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Business and Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Business Management (online degree)

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Business with Marketing

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Digital Marketing

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Digital Marketing with Business Analytics 

 1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Events Management

 1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) Fashion Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) International Business Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

 
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

1+3 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course  
HND Administration and Information Technology (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands

BA (Hons) Business and Management

2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and C in the graded unit.
Napier

BSc (Hons) Informatics for Business

2+2 HND Grade B in Graded Unit
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business and Management 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business Management (online degree) 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business with Marketing 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
HND Business (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen MA Business Management (N200) 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
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 Events Management 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
Dundee BSc Business Economics with Marketing 2+2

Complete and pass HND (240 SCQF credits) with BB in the graded units

Dundee BSc Business Management 2+2 Complete and pass HND (240 SCQF credits) with BB in the graded units
Dundee BSc Economics 2+2 Complete and pass HND (240 SCQF credits) with BB in the graded units
Dundee BSc International Business 2+2

Complete and pass HND (240 SCQF credits) with BB in the graded units

Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Business and Management 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and C in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management with Analytics 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Queen Margaret MA Hons Business Management with Digital Marketing 2+2  Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Queen Margaret MA Hons Business Management with Finance 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and CB in the graded units
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business and Management 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Business Management (online degree) 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Robert Gordon  

BA (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics

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) Digital Marketing

2+2  Satisfactory completion of HND
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Digital Marketing with Business Analytics 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 the aforementioned HND course
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 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Childhood Practice 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
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

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) Computer Science with Cybersecurity

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC with H1F7 Professionalism and Ethics in Computing
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Computing

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC with H1F7 Professionalism and Ethics in Computing
Dundee

BSc Computer Science

1+3

Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Must include Mathematics for Computing 2

HNC Computing: Software Development
University Course  Type Entry requirements
Abertay  BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity 1+3 to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations
Abertay BSc (Hons) Computing 1+3 to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations
Abertay BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking  1+3 to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations
HNC Cyber Security
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC Cybersecurity with J0HD Scripting for Security
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 Computer Science 1+3

Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Must include Mathematics for Computing 2

HND Computer Games Development (Year 2)
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 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and C in the graded unit
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Computing and Creative Design 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Advisory to students: Students would benefit from initial exposure to programming skills in C#, JavaScript and Visual Programming prior to entry
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Games Design 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Advisory to students: Students would benefit from initial exposure to programming skills in C#, JavaScript and Visual Programming prior to entry
HND Computing: Software Development (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay BSc (Hons) Computing 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Computing 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and C in the second year graded unit
Napier BEng (Hons) Software Engineering 2+2 HND Grade B in Graded Unit
Open University Top up BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Practice (Q68) Credit transfer Complete and pass HND with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and 120 credits at SCQF level 8, awarded 240 OU credits out of a 360 credit programme. See OU website for full details of credit transfer
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Computing and Creative Design 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Advisory to students: Students would benefit from initial exposure to programming skills in C#, JavaScript and Visual Programming prior to entry
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Computing Science 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Advisory to students: Students would benefit from initial exposure to programming skills in C#, JavaScript and Visual Programming prior to entry
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Data Science with AI 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND
Achieve a 'B' grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Games Design 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
Advisory to students: Students would benefit from initial exposure to programming skills in C#, JavaScript and Visual Programming prior to entry
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Design 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project
HND Cyber Security (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity

2+2

HND Cybersecurity with H171 Sof 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 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and C in the graded unit
Napier BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Forensics 2+2 HND Grade B in Graded Unit plus Digital Forensics Module
Open University Top up BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Practice (Q68) Credit transfer Complete and pass HND with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and 120 credits at SCQF level 8, awarded 240 OU credits out of a 360 credit programme. See OU website for full details of credit transfer
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 2+2

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Achieve a ‘B’ grade in the Stage 2 Graded Unit project Work towards a professional qualification (e.g. CISCO CCNA) is recommended

Engineering

HNC Engineering Mechanical
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Civil and Environmental) (H220) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Civil and Structural) (H221) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Civil) (H200) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

 

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (H620) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) (HH36) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

 

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Oil and Gas Studies) (H3H8) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

Aberdeen BEng Engineering (Mechanical) (H300) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include: Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent)

Dundee BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 1+3

Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit.
Unit's taken must include Mathematics for Engineering 2

Dundee BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Renewables 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit.
Unit's taken must include Mathematics for Engineering 2
Highlands and Islands BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Napier

 

BEng/ BEng (Hons) Energy & Environmental Engineering

 

1+3  

HNC with B in Graded Unit. Engineering maths 1,2 3 Thermofluids or equivalent unit

Napier

BEng/ BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

1+3 HNC with B in Graded Unit. Engineering maths 1,2 3
Thermofluids and Statistics & Strength of Materials required
Robert Gordon

BEng (Hons) Engineering Design

1+3 Satisfactory completion of the stated HNC course subject to: 
Grade ‘B’ in Graded Unit
Robert Gordon BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 1+3 Satisfactory completion of the stated HNC course subject to: 
Grade ‘B’ in Graded Unit
HNC optional unit to be completed successfully include: Engineering Mathematics 2
Robert Gordon BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 1+3 Satisfactory completion of the stated HNC course subject to: 
Grade ‘B’ in Graded Unit
HNC optional unit to be completed successfully include: Engineering Mathematics 2

Events & Tourism

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 with Events Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Glasgow Caledonia BA (Hons) International Tourism and Events Management 1+3 B in Graded Units
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 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 Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and B in the graded unit
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Events Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course
Robert Gordon

BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

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
Heriot Watt  BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Promotion 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with 120 SCQF credits and B in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Business and Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
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) Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) 1+3 Must have 675 eligible practice hours
Dundee BSc Nursing (Adult) 1+2 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a 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
Dundee BSc Nursing (Mental Health) 1+2

Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a 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

Dundee / NHS Partnership BSc Nursing (Adult) NHS Endorsed Route 1+2

All elements of the HNC Healthcare Practice
Pass in the graded unit. Students on the endorsed NHS route are selected prior to starting HNC, following a tri-partite interview involving representatives from the UoD, the Collaborating Institution, and NHS Tayside
720 practice learning hours and achievement of practice competencies equivalent to UoD year 1
Completion of a transition programme provided by the UoD School of Health Sciences

 

Dundee / NHS Partnership BSc Nursing (Mental Health) NHS Endorsed Route   All elements of the HNC Healthcare Practice
Pass in the graded unit. Students on the endorsed NHS route are selected prior to starting HNC, following a tri-partite interview involving representatives from the UoD, the Collaborating Institution, and NHS Tayside
720 practice learning hours and achievement of practice competencies equivalent to UoD year 1
Completion of a transition programme provided by the UoD School of Health Sciences
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a B in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Nursing 1+3  Complete and pass the HNC with 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points
A in the graded unit
Students must also have a minimum of 460 hours of placement and be able to provide appropriate supporting documentation
Applicants who have completed a 12 unit/96 SCQF credit point HNC will be required to complete the self-directed Study Skills for Nursing module prior to entry
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Podiatry 1+3 Pass the HNC, achieving 96, or 120 credits at SCQF level 7 with a B in the graded unit
Entrants will be required to undertake an additional 4 weeks of placement in semester 3 of 2nd year, in order to meet professional registration requirements. This will be organised for students by the clinical lead, and information on this will be available once students have registered on the programme
If applicants have completed the 96 SCQF credit point HNC then they will be required to complete a 4 credit anatomy module (level 7) in their first year on the progress, and will then take a 40 credit clinical module in year 4. This will ensure all students graduate with the appropriate credits for a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry
Queen Margaret Master of Nursing (MNurse) 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points
A in the graded unit
Students must also have a minimum of 460 hours of placement and be able to provide appropriate supporting documentation
Applicants who have completed a 12 unit/96 SCQF credit point HNC will be required to complete the self-directed Study Skills for Nursing module prior to entry
Entrants will be required to take the additional 20-credit module "Independent Study for Developing Professional Practice" in 2nd year if the wish to follow the undergraduate Masters route
Robert Gordon BSc Nursing (Adult Nursing) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC normally within one year
Minimum of 675 approved practice hours
Satisfactory Occupational Health and Disclosure Scotland clearance
Satisfactory Interview
Robert Gordon BSc Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC normally within one year
Minimum of 675 approved practice hours
Satisfactory Occupational Health and Disclosure Scotland clearance
Satisfactory Interview
HNC Social Services
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies 1+3

Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit

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 with Events Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
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.
Glasgow Caledonia BA (Hons) International Tourism and Events Management 1+3 B in Graded Units
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Business and Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Hospitality Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and B in the graded unit
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management 1+3

Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HNC course

HNC Professional Cookery
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC Professional Cookery
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC Professional Cookery
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC Professional Cookery
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health

1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC Professional Cookery
Highlands and Islands

BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education

1+3 C or above in Graded Unit. Must have achieved 120 SCQF credit points in HNC. Nat 5 Maths and Higher English for GTCS registration
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Hospitality Management 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7

Performing Arts

HNC Acting and Performance
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Drama and Production 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a B in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7
Interview and/or audition/ portfolio may be required
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Drama 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with a B in Graded Unit
HND Acting and Performance (Year 2)
University Course Type Entry requirements
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Drama and Production 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits and B in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Drama 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and BB in the graded units
Queen Margaret BA (Hons) Acting & Performance 2+2 Complete and pass HND, achieving 30 credits/240 SCQF credit points and BA in the graded units
Plus a successful pre-entry audition

Science

HNC Applied Sciences
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BSc Biochemistry (C700) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Biological Sciences (C901) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Biology (C100) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Chemistry (F100)

1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include):
Mathematics for Science (H8XP)
Inorganic Chemistry (B) (H92Y)
Physical Chemistry (B) (H936)

Aberdeen BSc Conservation Biology (C161) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Ecology (D430) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Genetics (C400) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Human Embryology and Developmental Biology (CC71) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Immunology (C552) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Marine Biology (C350) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Microbiology (C500) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Molecular Biology (CC74) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Aberdeen BSc Pharmacology (B210) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit

Aberdeen BSc Physics (F300) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Mathematics for Science 1 (H8XP 33)
Mathematics for Science 2 (H8XR 34)
Physics for Life Sciences (H93F 34)
Physics Principles: Heat and Thermodynamics (H93G 34)
Physics Principles: Mechanics (H93H 34)
Electricity and Magnetism (H93L 34)
Physics: Light and Optics (H93J 35)

Aberdeen BSc Physiology (B120) 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Aberdeen BSc Plant and Soil Science (CD27) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Aberdeen BSc Zoology (C300) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in Graded Unit
Curriculum to include:
Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33)
Ecology and Ecosystems (H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online
Introductory Ecology course

Abertay Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Science 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
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 1+3 HNC Applied Sciences with Graded Unit: B plus Higher Psychology: B
Abertay BSc (Hons) Psychology with Development and Education 1+3 HNC Applied Sciences with Graded Unit: B plus Higher Psychology: B
Abertay BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology 1+3 HNC Applied Sciences with Graded Unit: B plus Higher Psychology: B
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation

1+3 HNC Applied Sciences with Graded Unit: B plus Higher Psychology: B
Abertay BSc Hons Forensic Science 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Environmental Science 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Geography 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Marine Science 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a B in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Nutrition 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC with 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points
B in the graded unit
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
St Andrews FE-HE Pathway to Science. (Excluded programmes are: Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Computer 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

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
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Social Sciences 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Criminology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Criminology and Theology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Politics 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Politics and Theology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Applied Social Science 1+3

Satisfactory completion of aforementioned HNC

HNC Social Sciences
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen MA Geography (L700) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA History (VI00) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA Philosophy (V500) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA Geography and International Relations (LL72) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Geography and Sociology (LL73) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA History and International Relations (VLC2) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA History and Philosophy (VV15) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA History and Politics (VL12) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA History and Sociology (VL13) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA International Relations and Sociology (LLF3) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Philosophy and Politics (VL52) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Philosophy and Psychology (VC58) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Philosophy and Sociology (VL53) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Politics and Sociology (LL23) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Psychology and Sociology (LC38) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Anthropology (L600) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
Where Anthropology units are not available students may still be permitted to enter the single honours degrees conditional on them taking both first and second year University compulsory courses consecutively in their second year. Entry to Joint honours will not be permitted under these circumstances

Aberdeen MA Psychology with Counselling (C8B9) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B
for both disciplines

Aberdeen MA Politics and International Relations (L240) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA Criminology and Sociology (MLC5) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university
Students must take LS1020: Criminal Law as an extra course alongside the compulsory Level 2 courses

Aberdeen MA Sociology (L300 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA General Studies (Y001) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

Aberdeen MA Psychology (C802) 1+3

Satisfactory completion of HNC (120 SCQF credit points)
B in all Graded Units
Curriculum to include:
Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university

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 BSc (Hons) Psychology 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay Bsc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Science Investigation 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay Bsc Hons Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay Bsc Hons Psychology with Development and Education 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Dundee MA English (and selected pathways) 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Dundee MA Philosophy (and selected pathways) 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Dundee MA (Hons) Community Development & Youth Work 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Dundee MA History (and selected pathways) 1+3 Complete and pass the HNC (120 SCQF credits) with a B in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Geography 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Psychology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Successful achievement of Psychology A (FK8D 34), Psychology B (JO30 34), and Social Science Research and Methodology (JO37 34)
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Criminology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Social Sciences 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) History 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Literature 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Theological Studies 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit.
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Criminology and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons ) History and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Literature and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Philosophy 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Philosophy and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Theological Studies and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Archaeology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Highlands and Islands BA (Hons) Archaeology and (second subject) 1+3 Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and a C in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Psychology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and A in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Sociology 1+3 Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and B in the graded unit
Queen Margaret BSc (Hons) Psychology & Sociology 1+3

Complete and pass HNC, achieving 15 credits/120 SCQF credit points and B in the graded unit

Robert Gordon BA (Hons) Applied Social Science *Opportunities to exit with BA (Hons) Applied Psychology or BA (Hons) Applied Sociology 1+3

Satisfactory completion of aforementioned HND
Achieve one 'B' grade in the HND Year 2 Graded Unit

St Andrews FE-HE Pathway to Arts 1+4

Complete and pass HNC with 120 credits at SCQF level 7 and an B in the graded unit
Students will be considered by the confirmation panel
Successful interview at St Andrews.
Students will start on 1st year of the FE-HE Pathway to Arts 2 year programme. Successful completion of this leads to 3rd year on degree specified

St Andrews English 1 + 3

Social Sciences HNC (A) and semester 2 module (MA Combined Studies) EN 1901 pass. Module choices – one of EN1003, EN1004, EN2003, and EN2004. 60 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level

St Andrews Social Anthropology 1 + 3

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

St Andrews History (Medieval or Modern) 1 + 3 Social Sciences HNC (A) and semester 2 module (MA Combined Studies) History module pass. Medieval: 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: MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, and HI2001. 40 further credits from 1000 and 2000 level options, with at least 80 credits at 2000 level

Sport & Fitness

HNC Sports Coaching and Development
University Course Type Entry requirements
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise  1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning 1+3 Satisfactory completion of HNC
HND Sports Coaching and Development
University Course Type Entry requirements
Aberdeen BSc Applied Sports Science 2+2

Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units

Aberdeen BSc Sports and Exercise Science/Exercise and Sports Science   Satisfactory completion of HND (240 SCQF credit points)
A in all Graded Units
Students must sit Academic Skills for Sport Science Professionals as part of their third year curriculum
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching

2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND.
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science  2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc Hons Sport and Exercise  2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay

BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health

2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Robert Gordon BSc Hons Applied Sport and Exercise Science 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the above HND course
Achieve one ‘A’ in HND Graded Unit (GU2) and one ‘B’ in HNC Graded Unit (GU1)
Full PVG Required
Subject to an interview selection process
Robert Gordon BSc Hons Sports Coaching 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the above HND course
Achieve one ‘A’ in HND Graded Unit (GU2) and one ‘B’ in HNC Graded Unit (GU1)
Full PVG required
Subject to an interview selection process
HNC Physical Activity and Health
University Course Type Entry requirements
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, Nutrition and Health  1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing   1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health   1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise   1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science   1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching   1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC
Abertay BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning 1+3  Satisfactory completion of HNC

 

HND Physical Activity and Health
University Course Type Requirements
Abertay BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning 2+2  Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Abertay BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing 2+2 Satisfactory completion of HND
Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits
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) Golf Management 2+2 Complete and pass HND with 240 credits
Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Required to ‘Achieve with Merit’
Full PVG Required
Subject to an interview selection process
Robert Gordon BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching 2+2 Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned HND course
Required to ‘Achieve with Merit’
Full PVG Required
Subject to an interview selection process

 

Agreement Types

1+2 = 1 year at college + 2 at uni

1+3 = 1 year at college + 3 at uni

2+2 = 2 years at college + 2 at uni

2+4 = 2 years at college + 4 at uni

Credit transfer = If you have previously studied at the Higher Education level within the last 16 years, you may be able to count your study towards an Open University qualification.

 

To find out more about articulation or if you have any questions about the routes, please contact our Academic Partnerships team on apt@dundeeandangus.ac.uk.