Sage-Tips

Can a HND get you into university?

HNCs and HNDs are highly-regarded by employers. They are also accepted for entry to many university degrees. In fact, with an HNC/HND, some universities will let you progress directly into the second or third year of a degree course.

Can I top up my HND to a degree?

What about an HND top up degree? Depending on the course, most HND graduates are eligible to enrol onto the final year of a Bachelors degree to top up their qualification. This may be to become fully qualified for a specific role or to continue pursuing an area of interest.

What is a Canadian high school diploma equivalent to in the UK?

Canadian-UK grade equivalents Canadian children graduate from high school (secondary school) at the end of grade twelve. Grade twelve is roughly half way between GCSEs and A-levels. So GCSEs are roughly equivalent to grade eleven, that is, one year short of Canadian high school graduation.

Does University of London accept BTEC?

University College London: accepts Btec applicants. University of Warwick: Btec applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Btecs may be acceptable on their own or together with other qualifications depending on the course. University of York: accepts Btec applicants, but may ask for an additional A-level.

Is a Canadian degree valid in the UK?

A UK Bachelors degree would normally be considered equivalent to a “4 year Canadian degree” for all purposes. If you want to work in a specific profession in Canada and if that profession is regulated by a union-like professional organization, you will need to find out the particular requirements of that organization.

Do Canadian universities accept BTEC?

while the qualifications you have taken with Pearson will affect the courses you can apply for, both edexcel A levels and BTeCs are widely accepted throughout Canada. Students with edexcel A levels and BTeC qualifications have achieved a higher academic level to Canadian secondary school graduates.

Can I transfer credits between colleges and universities in Ontario?

All publicly funded colleges and universities in Ontario have agreements for transferring credits between programs and institutions. According to the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), over 60,000 students take advantage of these agreements every year.

What is the BC Council on admissions and transfer?

The BC Council on Admissions and transfer (BCCAT) has organized one of the best university transfer systems in all of Canada. You only need to complete 24 credits to gain access to second-year entry to a wide range of universities in BC and if you complete 48 credits, you may even qualify for admission to 3rd year studies.

How many credits do I need to transfer to a university?

If a student has fewer than 24 credits to transfer, the university you’ve applied to will evaluate your eligibility on the basis of final secondary school grades and the college credits you’ve completed thus far. We encourage you to explore the options available to you as a university transfer student here at Alexander College.

Are Edexcel A Levels and BTEC qualifications accepted in Canada?

while the qualifications you have taken with Pearson will affect the courses you can apply for, both edexcel A levels and BTeCs are widely accepted throughout Canada. Students with edexcel A levels and BTeC qualifications have achieved a higher academic level to Canadian secondary school graduates.