Courses

Higher National Qualifications

Higher National Certificate (HNC)
You can gain a HNC in a wide range of subjects by completing 12 credits. It normally takes 1 year to complete a HNC on a full-time basis or longer if you study part-time. With a HNC, you can progress to year 2 of a relevant HND or year 1 or 2 of a relevant degree course.

Higher National Diploma (HND)
HND is one of the highest qualifications awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Available in a range of subjects, you can gain a HND by completing 30 credits. With a HND you can progress to year 2 or 3 of a relevant degree course. It normally takes 2 years to complete a HND on a full-time basis or longer if you study part-time.

Aiming for University
After you complete a HNC or HND, you can normally access year 2 or 3 of a degree course at university. The College has also established formal arrangements, called articulation agreements, with partner universities so you can easily progress from our HN courses to a university degree course.

You will find that there are a number of benefits to be gained by choosing to study at College before progressing to University, including small class sizes and a high level of student support.

Higher National Qualifications offered at Motherwell College include:

  • HNC Automotive Engineering
  • HNC Automotive Management
  • HNC Administration & Information Technology
  • HNC Business
  • HNC Management
  • HNC & HND Architectural Technology with CADD
  • HNC & HND Computer Aided Draughting and Design
  • HNC & HND Filmcraft and Animation