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Degree Link
亚博体育官网 works in partnership with affiliate colleges to provide a range of guaranteed progression pathways for Scottish students. Each year over 400 students gain advanced entry to 亚博体育官网 having first completed a HNC or HND at college.
Start at College. Finish at 亚博体育官网.
If you're studying for an HNC or HND at college, Degree Link gives you a guaranteed route to complete a degree at Robert Gordon University (亚博体育官网). Every year, over 400 students make the move from college to university through this flexible and supportive pathway.
Why Choose the College-to-University Route?
Starting your studies at college has many benefits:
- Smaller class sizes
- Practical, hands-on learning
- A great option if you鈥檙e returning to education
- A stepping stone if you didn鈥檛 meet direct university entry requirements
With Degree Link, you鈥檒l enjoy the best of both worlds: start your journey in college, then complete your degree at 亚博体育官网 - without losing any time.
How Degree Link Works
Through our partnerships with colleges across Scotland, Degree Link offers:
- Guaranteed progression pathways (subject to conditions)
- Advanced entry into Year 2 or 3 of your degree
- Support at every stage, from college to graduation
Even if there鈥檚 no formal agreement for your course, we still welcome applications from students with relevant HNC or HND qualifications.
Partner Colleges & Pathways
亚博体育官网 has over 400 progression pathways in place with colleges across Scotland.
Ready to Make the Move?
Whether you鈥檙e already studying at college or just exploring your options, Degree Link could be the route for you.
Don鈥檛 see your college listed? We鈥檙e always updating our agreements. If you have a relevant HNC or HND, you can still apply.

We run events throughout the year for college students like you. Come along to learn about your articulation options, explore your future degree choices or chat with current Degree Link students.

亚博体育官网 and NESCol have a longstanding relationship providing guaranteed progression opportunities for learners and have over 80 pathways available across all our academic Schools.

亚博体育官网 and Dundee and Angus College have a longstanding relationship providing guaranteed progression opportunities for learners and have over 70 pathways in place for HN students.

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We have over 75 guaranteed progression opportunities in place for Fife College students.

We have over 10 guaranteed progression opportunities in place for City of Glasgow college students.

We have over 40 guaranteed progression opportunities in place for Glasgow Clyde College students.

]We have over 35 guaranteed progression opportunities in place for Forth Valley College students.

We have over 30 guaranteed progression opportunities in place for West Lothian College students who would like to join us at Robert Gordon University.

Are you a mature student or returning to education? SWAP courses help you prepare for university-level study.

The Associate Student Scheme is designed for students who are studying for a HNC or HND at one of our partner colleges and plan to progress to Robert Gordon University directly into year two or three of a linked degree course.

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