College Connect

With your Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or access course underway, you are probably beginning to think about your next move and perhaps considering further study at university.

At Glasgow Caledonian, you will find that lots of our students have progressed from college to degree study with us. We have plenty of full-time and part-time undergraduate degree courses to choose from and as a college student, you can gain direct entry into many of our courses.

Some HNCs and HNDs allow you direct entry into the second or third year of a university degree course at Glasgow Caledonian University. Look out for the Year 2 or Year 3 entry requirements on the individual course pages.

How to apply

Find out how we can support you through your application.

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College Connect events

College Connect runs various on-campus, and online events throughout the year for college students coming to GCU.

Come meet us

Whether you have been offered a place at Glasgow Caledonian, or have yet to apply, the College Connect Team provides a dedicated service to guide you through the college-to-university process and develop the skills you will need as a Glagow Caledonian student.

Find out more about our programme of activities below.

College Connect resources for students

The Get Ahead Programme

The Get Ahead Programme introduces college students with an offer to study at Glasgow Caledonian University to key university services and support.

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Transition Programme

The Transition Programme is a one-day, subject-group specific event on campus to help college students transition to university covering topics like referencing, critical thinking, and more.

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GCU Pathways

With GCU Pathways you will spend the first two years at college with the additional benefit of full GCU student status, before transitioning to your chosen degree in year three.

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Summer School

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment will be offering one Summer School and one pre-induction programme this year.

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