Your Future

Further information on what happens after successfully completing your College course

When it comes to leaving College and moving on – whether that is to continue with your education elsewhere or at university, or whether you are progressing directly into work – North East Scotland College has various arrangements in place to ensure you have the support you need.

University Links

On completing your course at North East Scotland College, you may decide that university is the next step for you. Depending on the course you have studied, you could gain direct entry into year two or three of a degree programme. This is something that many students aspire to, so the College has developed strong links with universities across the Scotland.

Find out more

Getting into Work

Many students progress to work or further education upon completion of a course at North East Scotland College, but there are lots of other options you can consider.

Keep in Touch

We urge past students to keep in touch and update us on further achievements. If you have something you’d like to share then please let us know – it could be anything from securing employment, completing a university degree, winning a competition or award or returning to College!

Gap Years

A Gap Year is an excellent opportunity to develop your personal skills and can be a positive and life-changing experience. It should be well-planned and well thought out, structured and relevant to your future plans. If successful, it can help inform decisions relevant to your future career.

Ensure that you research your options, are aware of possible costs involved and seek advice on the suitability and reliability of the companies offering Gap Year opportunities. Useful websites include:

Gap Advice
Website: www.gapadvice.org

GapGurU
Website: www.gapguru.com

Gapwork
Website: www.gapwork.com

VSO
Website: www.vsointernational.org

Worldwide Volunteering
Website: www.wwv.org.uk

Year Out Group
Website: www.yearoutgroup.org

Gayle Duguid

Computing

“I would say to anyone thinking of returning to learning after time away – just do it.”

Dawn-Maree Wilson

Computing

“I plan to progress from this introductory course right through to HND level”

Kevin Simpson

Engineering

“My experience in the power generation and LNG industries show how transferrable a qualification an HNC in Engineering can be.”

Oskars Rancans

Engineering

“I’m really enjoying my new role and I’m glad I have my qualifications behind me. They have set me up for an engineering career which will allow me to work and live in different places.”

Lisa Shaw

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

“Being able to work while having the opportunity to learn practical skills is great and I would highly recommend it to others.”

David Ewing

Engineering

HNC Mechanical Engineering

“I could never have imagined when I was studying back in Aberdeen that I would one day be working in the motorsport industry for Formula 1.”

Emma Craig

Engineering

HND Electrical Engineering

“I think more women should consider studying engineering, it’s a career that can take you anywhere you want to go and is not limited to oil and gas.”

Drew Burness

Science

HND Applied Sciences

“The lecturers have been great – they are really approachable if you’re stuck with anything or want to ask questions. They have a wide range of industry experience and are very willing to share this with their students.”

Duncan Pirie

Care

HNC Social Sciences

“The lecturers are really helpful and understanding, and all of the people in my class get on really well.”

Scott Fraser

Engineering

Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

“During my apprenticeship I’ve been involved a lot in domestic properties – rewiring houses, kitchens, bathrooms and full rewires of new houses plus some small industrial work as well. it’s been a lot of fun and I’ve learnt a lot of new things.”