College Qualifications

How to get here from college

Coming from college usually means you get your HNC or HND first, or an access course like SWAP, then you join one of our degree courses.

Around a third of our students come from college and start in Year 2 with a relevant HNC, or Year 3 with their HND. Crucially, you still do your degree in four years, with either one or two years at college first. 

The list of our degrees eligible for this, which year you would start in, and the certificate/diploma grade(s) you need are all here under 'Entry requirements* from College'.

^{*If you're not sure what Entry Requirements are, check out the bottom of the widening access support and information page.}

How to apply when coming from college

You apply for your degree through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

This is the same for everyone - whether you are coming straight from school, from college, having done an access course or as a mature student.

For all the details, check out our step-by-step guide about how to apply to Abertay.

Support when coming from college

Everyone needs a helping hand at some point so find out about the specific support available if you are coming to Abertay from college.