What can I study?
ncn offers wide range of Higher Education qualifications, from part-time HNCs to top up courses resulting in a BA (Hons). To see the full range of courses on offer at ncn please see our Full-Time Courses, our Part-Time Courses, download a propsectus, or contact the Higher Education Support Team on 0115 910 4584.
If you would like to discuss any course in more detail please contact the relevant course leader. Their details are available in the prospectuses, or you can contact them through the HE Support Team on 0115 910 4584.
They will be happy to discuss course choices and the nature of study for particular qualifications.
What kind of course can I do?
ncn offers three main types of qualifications, details of which are below:
| Type of a course |
Full-time/Part-time |
Length |
| HNC |
Full-time |
one year |
| |
Part-time |
two years |
| Foundation Degree |
Full-time |
two years |
| |
Part-time |
three years |
| BA (Hons) top up |
Full-time |
one year |
| |
Part-time |
two years |
Part-time HND top-ups for students who have already completed HNC are available in some subjects and take 1-2 years.
Top-up degreees require students to have completed a HND or Foundation Degree previously.
To find out more about the courses available, please visit the Full-Time Courses and Part-Time Courses pages.
What can I do after I finish my course?
The completion of an HE course at ncn is the only beginning; with the skills that you will have developed you will be in a position to apply for the jobs that interest you. Increasingly employers are looking for people who are equipped with the kinds of skills gained through studying at a higher level.
Many employers also offer management training schemes for people with higher-level qualifications, enabling you to move up the career ladder quicker than others.
Alternatively, if you have completed a Foundation Degree or HND you may wish to continue your studies with an extra 1 year top up course that can convert your qualification into a full Bachelors Degree.