University level qualifications explained

A HNC takes one year to complete and is generally the equivalent to the first year of university. It can be used to progress to a HND. A HND is equivalent to a second year at university.

• Creative Media Production
• Computing
• Construction and Built Environment
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

An HND is equivalent to the second year of university and is a work-related course.

Equivalent to the first two years at University and is a combination of workplace learning and studying at college

• Animal Related (FdS): Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Zoo Management, Equine Management, Wildlife and Conservation, Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Science
• FdA Business & Enterprise
• FdA Children’s Development & Learning
• FdS Counselling
• FdA Educational Practice
• FdA Furniture Design & Make
• FdS Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation

• Animal Related BSc (Hons): Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Zoo Management, Wildlife and Conservation, Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Science, Wildlife Rehabilitation
• BA (Hons) To-up Business & Enterprise
• BA (Hons) Education and Lifelong Learning
• BA (Hons) Furniture Design & Make
• BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation

The postgraduate certificate in education – or PGCE is a one- or two-year academic qualification you can achieve during your teacher training.