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Do universities accept HNC?

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.

Is it worth doing a HNC?

HNC is also a good option for those wanting to pursue a career and who prefer practical learning and teaching, to learn skills for a specific job. It is estimated that last year around 25-30\% of Scottish higher education learners chose to study for an HNC.

Is HNC further or higher education?

A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is considered a vocational pathway to obtaining a higher educational qualification. It is equivalent to the first year of studying at any university or a Certificate of Higher Education.

What is an HNC equivalent to?

In most countries, an HNC is considered an equivalent to one year of university. This means that modules that have been covered in your higher national certificate can be skipped if pursuing an undergraduate degree along the same stream.

How many credits is a HNC worth?

HNCs are made up of 12 credits and usually take one year to complete (some centres may offer 15 credits). HNDs are made of up to 30 credits and usually take two years to complete. Part-time study options may also be available to learners.

What is HNC equivalent to in the UK?

What’s an HNC equivalent to? An HNC is equivalent to the first year at university. You can generally enter a bachelor’s degree at year 2 once you complete an HNC.

What happens if I fail my HNC?

WHAT HAPPENS IF FAIL? If you fail the project you cannot achieve your HNC (you need to pass each stage of the project) You can request to be assessed for the unit again, however, thismust be done using asubstantially different project, ie all stages are undertaken using a new project.

Can you fail a HNC?

Is a HNC a professional qualification?

Because HNCs and HNDs are designed to give you the skills for a particular field of work, they can lead straight to a career. You can also use the qualifications to progress within your current career to gain professional status.