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HNC and HND: The Forgotten Qualifications
Jun 26th
UK degrees are known worldwide as the gold standard for education, but don’t forget that there are other British qualifications which are almost as valuable and can serve as stepping stones on the route to a degree, the Higher National Certificate(HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND).
HNCs and HNDs have been around for more than eighty years and are highly valued by British and overseas employers. They can also help towards membership of professional bodies or allow admission to the later years of an undergraduate degree programme. HNCs and HNDs are available in a wide range of subjects from social sciences to animation, but the most popular subjects are Business Studies, Computing and Information Technology.
HNCs and HNDs are offered by more than 500 Universities and Colleges of Further and Higher Education throughout the UK. They sit at levels 5 and 6 on the National Qualifications Framework, meaning that they are equivalent to the first and second years of an undergraduate degree. In Scotland almost half of those entering Higher Education follow an HNC or HND programme before progressing to to university.
Universities are allowed by law to accredit their own HNC and HND programmes, but there are two independent organisations authorised by the UK Government to accredit HNCs and HNDs, the Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). If you are considering an HND programme, you should make sure that it is accredited by one of these bodies and that the college offering the course is approved to do so.
Students who lack the formal entrance qualifications for a degree programme can often overcome this disadvantage by taking an HNC or HND, which allows progression to a degree. HNCs and HNDs are work-related and focus on learning by doing. The entry requirements for most courses is the successful completion of five years of secondary education, but candidates who lack this level of education can often obtain admission by undertaking a short preparatory course. Candidates aged older than 21 can often be admitted without formal qualifications.
HNCs and HNDs is often studied part-time by students who are also working, and may also be available by also be available by distance learning. The distance learning option can be very attractive to overseas students, as it can be done without leaving their home country, and can help demonstrate their credibility as students if they wish to come to Britain later to complete a degree. Students who complete an HNC can normally gain direct admission to the second and third year of a degree course. An HND is usually studied for two years full time or longer if part time. Students who complete an HND can normally obtain direct entry to the third year of a degree course.
About the Author:
Peter Brown is Principal of London Graduate School of Management (LGSM), one of London’s leading Business Schools. LGSM offers HNCs and HNDs in Computer Networking, Information Technology and Business which can be studied via Distance Learning.
HNC and HND: Your Route To A Degree
Jun 26th
UK degrees are known worldwide as the gold standard for education, but don’t forget that there are other British qualifications which are almost as valuable and can serve as stepping stones on the route to a degree, the Higher National Certificate(HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND).
HNCs and HNDs have been around for many years and are highly valued by both British and overseas employers, both in the UK and overseas. They can lead to membership of professional bodies or allow admission to the final years of an undergraduate degree programme. HNCs and HNDs are available in a wide range of subjects from engineering to social sciences, but the most popular subjects are Business Studies, Computing and Information Technology.
HNCs and HNDs are offered by more than 500 Universities and Colleges of Further and Higher Education throughout the UK. They sit at levels 5 and 6 on the National Qualifications Framework, meaning that they are equivalent to the first and second years of an undergraduate degree. In Scotland almost half of those entering Higher Education follow an HNC or HND programme before progressing to to university.
Many Universities accredit their own HNC and HND programmes, but there are also two other bodies authorised by the UK Government to accredit HNCs and HNDs, the Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). If you are considering an HND programme, it is important to ensure that it is accredited by one of these bodies and that the institution offering the course is approved to do so.
Students who lack the formal entrance qualifications for a degree programme can often overcome this disadvantage by taking an HNC or HND, which allows progression to a degree. HNCs and HNDs are work-related and focus on learning by doing. The entry requirements for most courses is the successful completion of five years of secondary education, but candidates who lack this level of education can often obtain admission by undertaking a short preparatory course. Candidates aged older than 21 can often be admitted without formal qualifications.
A HNC is often studied part time by students who are also working. HNCs and HNDs may also be available by distance learning. Studying for an HNC or HND by distance learning can be attractive to overseas students, as it can be done without leaving their home country, and can help demonstrate their credibility as students if they wish to come to the uk later to complete a degree. If you complete an HNC you may be able to gain direct admission to the second and third year of a degree course. A HND is studied for two years full time or longer if part time. If you complete a HND you should be able to obtain direct entry to the third year of a degree course.
About the Author:
Peter Brown is Principal of London Graduate School of Management (LGSM), one of London’s leading Business Schools. LGSM offers HNCs and HNDs in Computer Networking, Information Technology and Business which can be studied via Distance Learning.
Cheap Transportation for College Students
Jun 4th
Once young people make the transition to college, they want to be able to get around so that they can explore and enjoy their new found freedom. During an economy crisis, parents may be weary and concerned about how they can help their college student with their transportation needs without it costing the family an exorbitant amount of money. Here are three great and cheap ways that everyone can get what they want…students can get around and parents can keep some of their hard earned cash in their wallets:
Bus it! Using public transportation is one way that many people are able to get around without the expense of maintaining a vehicle. This economy crisis and the high gas costs have made it more feasible for people to use buses, subways, and trains more often. Students usually qualify for low price tickets or special pricing for monthly passes for unlimited riding. Students can buy for cheap a bus or transit pass as they learn the different routes to meet their own personal travel needs.
Take advantage of the “school bus”. Free transportation is a staple at most colleges and universities. IT is included in your college student’s university expenses. Your frugal fashionista college student will be able to work the college transport system while saving money for you and your family. For parents, there is a certain amount of peace that comes along with knowing that your college student can get a safe ride to and from the places they go. More than just saving, cost cutting, or pinching pennies, knowing that your child can get around safely is priceless!
Make up your own ride system. Carpooling is popular among business professionals and moms, but it is something that college students could definitely benefit from also. Encourage your frugal fashionista college student to start a ride share programs to places that are popular with the students. It is a great way for families, and students to save money also because everyone that participates pays just a small fee instead of a big payment like a car note!
The easiest way to get it started is to get together a bunch of people that need rides along with a bunch of people that have cars. Set the ride fee and the rules! The students that own the vehicles can use the money that they earn from their “passengers” to buy for cheap the gas and other car stuff that they need to keep the program working.
Set a gas budget for students with vehicles. If your college student just has to have his or her own wheels, then, it is best to set a budget for their gas expense. This will help them to learn to manage their time and resources. When students understand that they can only spend a certain amount of money, which parents can regulate by providing students with a gas card or prepaid credit card, they will limit unnecessary travel.
One of the best things that you can ever teach your college student is how to practice money saving, cost-consciousness, and careful spending. Tell him or her to buy for cheap their gas so that they can stretch their budget and still have gas to get to all of the places that they want to go. College is about learning to be a responsible adult. Finding ways to save and still enjoy life are a big part of that. When it comes to your college student, help them to become the frugal fashionista that they need to be to take care of their transportation needs by researching and spending wisely during the economy crisis, and for the rest of their lives!
About the Author:
Alexandra Vrugt, a recognized connoisseur on saving money in daily life, has written many articles on how to manage on less. You can receive a free copy of her Ebook ’15 Top Ways To Save Money’by going to her website MakeEndsMeetOnlne.com. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service