Entry requirements
- At least 2 National 5, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 Qualifications, preferably including English and Maths.
- Other qualifications and experience may be considered, but the ability to work at SCQF Level 5 is essential.
If you find yourself unsure of exactly what aspect of business and administration you’d like to study at a higher level, then the Gateway to Business course is for you.
Successful completion of the course could lead to further study at HND level – without needing to meet the required number of Highers. In just five months, you will gain a qualification that could lead to further study in:
Or an apprenticeship in Administration and Business.
You will study a range of subjects across the diverse range of business professions, including marketing, business, law and accounting units.
If English is your second language, you must have: ESOL National 4 (pre-intermediate); IELTS 4.5; Cambridge English: Preliminary (min 140)
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day at our Aberdeen Altens, Aberdeen City and Fraserburgh Campuses will take place in the Spring of 2024.
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
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