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University-level Courses Explained

You can read about which subject areas suit your career plans in detail using the sites below, but we also recommend visiting an Open Event here at University Centre Farnborough and other providers to speak to lecturers about which course is right for you. It is also worthwhile speaking to a Careers Adviser if you have access to one, or contacting universities and colleges to check which courses might be suitable for your needs.

We also recommend researching specific job roles to find out what skills or qualifications you may need. This could include:

  • Work experience
  • Postgraduate qualifications
  • Membership of a professional body

Our Courses

We offer a variety of study options to suit your goals, background and work commitments; providing flexibility and plenty of options for the future.

3 Years Bachelor’s Honours Degrees

  • Typically take three years to complete
  • Provide a pathway to postgraduate study, including Master’s degrees
  • Graduates can pursue relevant graduate training schemes
  • Students graduate with either a BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in arts, science or engineering respectively

2 Years Bachelor’s Fast-track/Accelerated Degrees

  • Take two years to complete
  • Three years of work condensed into two
  • Require an ability to commit to an intense programme of study
  • Lower overall fees for full degree
  • Students graduate with either a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in arts or science respectively

1 Year Top-up Degrees

  • Take one year to complete
  • Convert an HND or Foundation Degree to a full Bachelor’s Honours Degree

2 Years Foundation Degrees

  • Take two years to complete
  • Equivalent to first two years of a Bachelor’s Honours Degree
  • Focus on vocational areas of a subject
  • More accessible entry requirements
  • Provides a pathway to study a third year to ‘top-up’ to a full Bachelor’s Honours Degree

1-2 Years HNC and HND

  • Take between one and two years to complete
  • Teach skills for a specific career
  • Equivalent to the first and second year of a Bachelor’s Honours Degree
  • Provide a pathway to study a third year to ‘top-up’ to a full Bachelor’s Honours Degree

Typical Entry Requirements

We offer a variety of study options to suit your goals, background and work commitments; providing flexibility and plenty of options for the future.

Higher Education is an option for all. Our typical entry requirements are measured in terms of the UCAS Tariff, which is based on grades from post-16 qualifications, but we welcome students from all backgrounds to apply as we value the work and life experiences students bring to our courses.

Examples of students’ backgrounds could include:

  • A Levels
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Level 3 BTEC/T Level/OCR Diploma
  • Professional or specialist qualifications
  • Relevant work experience as a mature applicant

Help with Choosing a Course

We offer a variety of study options to suit your goals, background and work commitments; providing flexibility and plenty of options for the future.

Higher Education and Degree courses can open doors to new careers, larger earnings and greater job satisfaction; so choosing the right course will be an important decision for you.

You will need to know what steps you should take to reach both your career and personal goals. Fortunately, you can find out what these steps are in a few simple ways:

  • Speak to our Information Team for impartial advice and guidance by email via info@farn-ct.ac.uk or by calling 01252 407339
  • Use the National Careers Service to research job profiles and their entry requirements, as well as for impartial advice and career planning
  • Visit the UCAS website and you will find a wide range of information about choosing a university, a course, and what the alternatives are
  • Discover undergraduate career opportunities using prospects.ac.uk, which also provides detailed profiles on employers, job sectors and postgraduate study options.

We also recommend researching specific job roles to find out what skills or qualifications you may need. This could include:

  • Work experience
  • Postgraduate qualifications
  • Membership of a professional body
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