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HNC/HND

Higher National Certificate (HNC)

A full range of Higher National Certificates (HNC) are accepted for entry into Year 1 of degree programmes. We usually ask for a pass, including B in the Graded Unit. Some programmes may require HNCs in specific subjects before acceptance (e.g. Biological and Environmental Sciences).

If you have an HNC in Tourism Management and want to enter Tourism Management, we may offer Year 2 entry. We also have articulation agreements for some specific HNCs for entry into Year 2 (for example, Social Sciences entry into Sociology/Social Policy). For all other subjects, we only offer Year 1 entry for holders of HNCs.

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Year 2 Entry

Higher National Diplomas (HND) are also considered. If you have undertaken a related HND course, you may sometimes obtain credited entry into Year 2 of a related degree course. Details are found in the online course listings and are in subjects of Accountancy; Biological Sciences; Business and Management Programmes; Computing Science; Environmental Sciences; History; Marketing; Politics; Psychology; Sociology; Tourism Management; and Sports Studies.

We also offer Year 3 entry on an individual basis for Business/Management/Marketing/Tourism subjects.

In Scottish HNDs, BB in Year 2 Graded Units will be needed in the second year of study, together with a strong academic background. For entry to Year 2, specific units may be required, especially in Sports and Biological and Environmental Sciences. Learn more about our articulation agreements

HNDs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland require merits and at least two distinctions in all units. Year 3 entry will require 50 percent of merits/distinctions in second year subjects. Double units will be considered as two merit units. You should indicate clearly the double units taken.

Accounting & Finance

Business

Computing

Sports Studies

Biology and Environmental Studies

History

Social Sciences

Sociology and Social Policy

Film & Media

Psychology

HND Entry Requirements - Year 2 Entry

Subject	Relevant HND	Required Merits	Other Comments
Accountancy Finance	HND Accountancy	BB in Graded Units in Accountancy.	English HND with Merits and Distinctions.
Business Studies Human Resource Management Marketing Management Science Retail Marketing Tourism Management	HND Administration and Information Management* HND Business Administration Business Information Management* HND Information and Office Management* Human Resource Management HND Marketing HND Retail Management* HND Retail Marketing	BB in Graded Units in Year 2 units.	Merits are required in specific units for those marked with an *.
Computing Science Software Engineering	HND Computing: Software Development HND Computing Support	BB in Graded Units in year 2 units.
Sports Studies Sport and Exercise Science Sports Studies with/ -Business Studies - Human Resource Management - Management Science - Marketing	HND Leisure Management HND Leisure and Recreation Management (SAC)	Scottish HNDs in relevant subjects with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 specific units.
Animal Biology Biology Ecology	HND Biological Science	Scottish HND in certain Applied Science subjects with BB in Graded Units in second year subjects.	Merits will be required in specific units.
Environmental Science	HND Countryside Management HND Environmental Land Management	HND with final year BB in Graded Units in relevant HNDs (for Environmental Science only).	Merits will be required in specific units.
History	HND Social Science HND Social Science and Management	Scottish HND in Social Sciences to include 4 History units with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 subjects to include History (C).	A merit in Research Analysis may also be required.
Philosophy Politics Sociology Social Policy	HND Social Science HND Social Science and Management	Scottish HND with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 subjects.
Sociology and Social Policy	HND Social Care	Scottish HND in Social Sciences to include 4 units in Sociology with BB in Graded Units in Year 2 units.	Merits will be required in specific units.
Film and Media	HND Communication Studies	Entrance to Year 2 Film and Media may be available for exceptional candidates.	An interview with candidates is usually required.
Psychology	Appropriate HND.	Certain specified subjects.	Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further information.