Riseholme College, Lincolnshire, is one of the UK’s leading land-based educational institutions. Set in stunning countryside grounds, we offer a range of Higher Education study options including foundation and bachelor’s degrees, as well as Higher Nationals and Master’s degrees, with full-time and part-time options.
From Monday 24th May, we are celebrating our Higher Nationals for a whole week! Highlighting the benefits of Higher Nationals, the programmes that we offer at Riseholme and how to apply.
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
What is an HNC?
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a level 4 practical and hands-on programme designed to help you get ready for employment while giving you the essential skills and experience needed to do so.
An HNC offers you:
- Key skills and experience in your chosen field
- Practical learning designed to get you ready for work
- Ways to refine your existing skills to excel you further in your career
- Opportunities to work with local employers
- A taste of university life
- More cost-effective compared to a traditional university degree.
Duration
An HNC is a 1-year full time or 2-year part time programme, equivalent to your first year at university. The part time programme is great for people with pre-existing commitments, offering flexible hours so you can study at your own pace. The programme is also perfect for students who want to have that first-year university experience without the full three-year commitment. If you desire, you can continue your studies onto a second year of a bachelor’s degree.
Who’s it for?
HNC programmes are for everyone, but could be more useful to:
- Students leaving school who are unsure about their next steps, and don’t want to commit to a full degree
- People who want to fast track themselves into the world of work
- People already employed, who want to progress further in the career ladder
- Students who prefer more practical courses as opposed to theory.
Why apply for an HNC?
HNC programmes will give you the tools you need to develop, improve and refine your career. Skills learnt will be transferable to working environments, and opportunities to work with local employers will broaden and strengthen your existing connections. HNC’s are highly valued by employers and are quickly becoming popular across the UK.
Apply for an HNC at Riseholme Collge
Here at Riseholme College we want you to succeed in your chosen career and will help you get there. Please see below the wide variety of HNC programmes we offer:
- HNC Agriculture
- HNC Agriculture (crop production)
- HNC Agriculture (livestock production)
- HNC Animal Management (behaviour and welfare)
- HNC Sport and Exercise Science
- HNC Engineering (Mechanical)
Applications are still OPEN for September 2021, APPLY NOW.
