College/Universities
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For some of you, you may be planning on furthering your studies after school.
College and/or university can provide a great platform to help you achieve this.
This page will outline the key points about both of these options and highlight the key differences for you to be aware of.
College
At college, you can study a range of different course options, from Bakery and Business, to Sports and Sound Production.
Most courses range between SCQF Level 5 (equivalent of National 5), up to Level 8 (HND Level).
The qualifications required to enter college will also differ depending what level you wish to study at. HNC and HND courses often ask for one or more Higher grades whilst other courses may not require formal qualifications and instead, may depend on the strength of your application.
Forth Valley College offers our closest available options. However, City of Glasgow College, New College Lanarkshire and Edinburgh College are within travelling distance and may offer a wider range of subjects to study.
If this option interests you, you may want to explore the college websites to see which options, if any, catch your eye.
University
At university, the level you study at will be higher than that at college (anywhere between SCQF Level 9 and Level 12). This means a higher level of qualification, but also a more intense learning environment.
Many job roles, including Doctors, Lawyers and Teachers, require qualifications that can only be achieved through a University.
To get into these kinds of courses, you often require between 3 - 5 Higher grades. Check out the specific course that interests you on a university website to learn more.
Takeaways
College and university both offer the opportunity to study your chosen subject to a higher level.
You do not need to choose between college and university. For example, you may choose to complete a HNC course in Social Sciences before progressing onto a degree in Psychology, Sociology or another related subject.
Both college and university offer an academic approach to learning. This means a similar learning environment to how you learn at school.
If you prefer to learn in a more practical way (learn by doing), you may want to consider options such as apprenticeships as well.
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