NESCol is the gateway to a world of opportunity and we are here to support you every step of the way, from university progression to exciting new careers
Your achievements at College open up a range of options when it is time to take that important next step.
Articulation arrangements with RGU, the University of Aberdeen and universities across Scotland mean you can progress to year two or year three of university on successful completion of your HND or, in some cases, HNC.
We work closely with partner universities to offer well established pathways and align courses to provide a smooth transition – with more than 50 pathways from NESCol to RGU alone!
Find out more about university progression
NESCol provides the springboard to rewarding careers for the thousands of students who choose to move into the world of work each year following their time at College.
Courses allow progression to employment with a recognised qualification, relevant skills and experience.
A close relationship with employers in the region ensures our curriculum is developed to provide the knowledge and skills required by industry.
Our teams work with employers to share vacancies and the College hosts regular employability, enterprise and careers events to help students thrive in their chosen field.
A gap year is an 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.
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. Click here for further information.
Whatever direction you choose to take, we would love to hear where your NESCol experience takes you.
Please keep in touch and let us know your good news stories – it could be anything from securing employment, completing a university degree, winning an award or returning to College to learn new skills!
You can contact us at newsroom@nescol.ac.uk .
“So I had a rethink and chose to go to College and get back to a more practical course. I completed the Performing Engineering Operations courses in Manufacturing and then I was offered a CNC manufacturing apprenticeship with Baker Hughes.”
“I knew I would get the chance to gain valuable work experience and get paid at the same time, and as MAs are funded by Skills Development Scotland it meant I could avoid a student loan.”
“College is different to school, it’s a lot closer to real life experience, and I’ve really enjoyed my time at NESCol.”
“I think the course has been a great preparation for the jump from school to university. “
“I am delighted that I have achieved my apprenticeship – it was important to me to gain a work-based qualification.”
“The apprenticeship to me gave me a chance to consolidate my knowledge – applying the theoretical learning to a real work based situation which makes so much more sense to me.“
“I think apprenticeships are the best way to go. They give you the opportunity to gain a great foundation and it’s worked really well for me.”
“I would say that anyone who has a passion for music would gain lots from this course – you don’t need prior knowledge of the various techniques.”
“I’m taking a distance learning college course at the age of 40 to achieve the qualifications I’m capable of.”
“If you feel like your anxiety is really bad or if you have a disability, don’t let that bring you down. If you don’t try, you’ll never know! I might be deaf, but because you’ve got disabilities it doesn’t make you different to anybody else.”