Academic 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)
HNC Hospitality
HND Legal Services
HND Mechanical Engineering
HND 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
School Links S6 HNC
RGU have agreements in place which would allow S6 pupils studying on NESCol’s School Links S6 HNC programmes to apply for Year 2 of a degree at the university. Direct entry to year 2 is subject to successful completion of the HNC course and assurance that pupils have met all other specified conditions of entry, as appropriate.
School Links S6 HNC Business
School Links S6 HNC Computing and IT for Business
Progression Agreements
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)
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. Please see the Conditions of Entry document for more information:
Our admissions department would be happy to discuss your options and can be contacted by email.