North East Scotland College (NESCol)

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North East Scotland College (NESCol)

RGU and NESCol have a longstanding relationship providing guaranteed progression opportunities for learners and have over 40 pathways available across all our academic Schools.

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NESCOL-Logo-250wAcademic staff work in partnership to align curriculum and arrange reciprocal visits to ensure a seamless transition for progressing students.

Students of North East Scotland College who wish to progress to a Robert Gordon University degree course at an advanced stage can view the course routes in place and then join up to our Associate Student Scheme.


Courses

HND 3D Computer Animation

HND Accounting

HND Admin and IT

HNC Applied Sciences (Biology/Chemistry)

HND Applied Sciences (Biology/Chemistry)

HND Applied Sciences (Chemistry/Physics)

HND Contemporary Art Practice

HND Business

HND Cyber Security

HND Digital Design & Development (Web Development)

HND Digital Design & Development (Games Design)

HND Electrical Engineering

HNC Fashion Business

HND Fitness, Health and Exercise

HNC Healthcare Practice (Degree Link)

HND Legal Services

HND Mechanical Engineering

HNC Media and Communication (Production)

HND Media and Communication (Journalism)

HND (Next Gen) Networking and Cloud Infrastructure

HND Photography

HND Social Sciences

HNC Social Services

HND (Next Gen) Software Development

HND Sports Coaching and Development

HND Technologies in Business

HND (Next Gen) Television

HND Textiles

HND Travel and Tourism

HND Visual Communication


Things to note

  • Entry will be subject to you taking specified routes through HNC/HND or certain knowledge requirements. These will be made clear to you when you register as an Associate Student or via your Sector Manager.
  • Completion of a HNC will lead to entry in Year Two of a degree course
  • Completion of a HND will lead to entry in Year Three of a degree course

Please be aware that in some cases you may have to meet course-specific requirements, such as taking specified options on your HN programme, and some courses may require presentation of a portfolio or an interview with a Robert Gordon University tutor.

Our admissions department would be happy to discuss your options and can be contacted by email.

RGU also have a number of progression agreements in place with NESCol for entry to a university course at a similar level of study as the college course. 

You may be required to meet certain conditions of entry for acceptance onto the course. If you have any questions contact, admissions@rgu.ac.uk

Details of the NESCol courses and subsequent year of entry upon successful completion:

HND Accounting

HNC Healthcare Practice (General)

HNC Applied Sciences (Biology/Chemistry & Chemistry/Physics)

Level 6 Advanced Construction (Built Environment)

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