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Progression Routes

Whether it is for personal development or career progression, York College can help you get to where you want to be.

UCAS

This website gives advice about applying to higher education, and is a useful source of further information. You can also apply online via the UCAS website.

Choosing a Course

Whether it is full-time study, part-time study, or you are returning to education after a break, we have a study route to suit YOU.

Higher Education in York

Find your perfect university or college course in York with Higher York.

Higher York is an exciting and innovative Higher Education partnership between Askham Bryan College , the University of York , York College , York St John University and the City of York Council.

Visit studyyork.com for everything you'll need to know about being a student in York.


A Range of Qualifications

Choosing the right course for you depends on a variety of things, including your future plans. We offer a range of qualifications:

Access courses
For adults with few or no formal qualifications to help them get back into education and move on to higher level studies.

Degree Programmes
Usually a full-time course lasting three years. There may be opportunities to study on a part-time basis. You will then be eligible for postgraduate study.

Foundation Degrees
Foundation Degrees are formal university qualifications which combine academic study with hands-on work experience. The degrees are designed in partnership with employers working closely with staff at York College to make sure that the qualifications are relevant to the workplace. With further study you can progress from a Foundation Degree to an Honours Degree or on to professional qualifications.

Foundation Year/Studies Generally a one-year course studied to equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress to a degree programme.

HNC Programmes
Two year part-time courses similar level to an HND but with a fewer modules to complete.

HND Programmes
Two year full-time courses. After successfully completing your HND you could progress to degree level studies.

Professional qualifications
Courses and qualifications specific to a field of work. Recognised by professional bodies.

Top-up-Degrees
Designed to top-up an HND to degree level. Either one year (full-time) or two-and-a-half years (part-time).

Details of these courses can be found on this website.


 
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