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HNC Accounting as entry into BA Accounting and Finance

Funny story,

Mature student, applying with HNC Accounting in lieu of other qualifications. Finance and Business Law at Strathclyde was my first choice, Accountancy and Finance (N4N3) at Glasgow and Accounting & Finance (NN43) at Strathclyde was my safety.

Got accepted to Strathclyde for Finance and Business Law (BA Joint Hons), Accounting & Finance (BA Joint Hons).

Reply from Glasgow: 'We do not accept your HNC for entry to this degree.'

My understanding is that overall Glasgow seems to be more prestigious, Business School might leave a lot to be desired so Strathclyde would be the more competitive one.

Has anyone else been rejected from their safety but got an offer from their first choice?

Also would you expect slightly better answer than just no or am I being unreasonable here?

Thanks
Original post by Anonymous
Funny story,

Mature student, applying with HNC Accounting in lieu of other qualifications. Finance and Business Law at Strathclyde was my first choice, Accountancy and Finance (N4N3) at Glasgow and Accounting & Finance (NN43) at Strathclyde was my safety.

Got accepted to Strathclyde for Finance and Business Law (BA Joint Hons), Accounting & Finance (BA Joint Hons).

Reply from Glasgow: 'We do not accept your HNC for entry to this degree.'

My understanding is that overall Glasgow seems to be more prestigious, Business School might leave a lot to be desired so Strathclyde would be the more competitive one.

Has anyone else been rejected from their safety but got an offer from their first choice?

Also would you expect slightly better answer than just no or am I being unreasonable here?

Thanks

Hello!
Congrats on receiving your offers, that's great news :biggrin: Our Accounting programmes are very competitive so receiving an offer is great news. I'm glad you've got a place for your first choice programme too :smile: If you're looking for any feedback on the decision from Glasgow then I'd get in touch with their admissions teams so they can clarify things for you.

- Caitlin :h:
Official University of Strathclyde Rep
Original post by University of Strathclyde
Hello!
Congrats on receiving your offers, that's great news :biggrin: Our Accounting programmes are very competitive so receiving an offer is great news. I'm glad you've got a place for your first choice programme too :smile: If you're looking for any feedback on the decision from Glasgow then I'd get in touch with their admissions teams so they can clarify things for you.

- Caitlin :h:
Official University of Strathclyde Rep


Thanks Caitlin,

Will do it just to satisfy my curiosity haha. I wouldn't even consider Glasgow for Finance if I got an offer from Strathclyde (which I did so happy days). I just laughed when I got declined given it was my safety and have already been given an offer from you.

Anyway good luck to everyone else, don't give up if you've not gotten what you wished for. I got multiple offers and I'm sure that's a case for quite a few students, so there's gonna be plenty clearance slots!!
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Similar position here, though working towards an HND. I've received an unconditional for accounting and finance at strathclyde which I'm ecstatic to have received- though still waiting to hear back from Glasgow. I did see that their entry requirements on their website specifically said they will not consider HNC, only HND. Also require higher maths at B and a summer school placement to be successfully completed.

There doesn't appear to much difference between the courses and universities at all ranking wise, with Strathclyde well thought of for their business school- which does seem strange given the extra requirements from Glasgow uni.
Hii can anyone explain what a HNC is? And why University of Glasgow doesn’t accept it? I’m a bit confused
Original post by Wearetwins
Hii can anyone explain what a HNC is? And why University of Glasgow doesn’t accept it? I’m a bit confused

HNC is a higher national certificate, HND is a diploma. Generally available through higher education institutions (colleges) and require certain GCSE/National 5 equivalent (I was standard grades) gradings. I've seen it mentioned that these studies are equivalent to the studies taken part in 1st/2nd year at university and indeed, I had offers this year for entering directly into 3rd year at a couple of Scottish universities for accounting. However, I also applied for 2nd year accounting at Strathclyde with my HND (higher reputable universities will look for enhanced understanding much like highers/a-level entry requirements) and was rejected due to no spaces available, though was accepted to 1st year Accounting & Finance (I'm okay with that as I have no prior knowledge of finance). Generally, I see it as a way to build upon your education if your performance at higher or advanced higher wasn't great, or if I was to take advantage of those 3rd year entries- an HND has a much less pressurised environment to achieve it than going through those initial years at uni.
Original post by Anonymous
HNC is a higher national certificate, HND is a diploma. Generally available through higher education institutions (colleges) and require certain GCSE/National 5 equivalent (I was standard grades) gradings. I've seen it mentioned that these studies are equivalent to the studies taken part in 1st/2nd year at university and indeed, I had offers this year for entering directly into 3rd year at a couple of Scottish universities for accounting. However, I also applied for 2nd year accounting at Strathclyde with my HND (higher reputable universities will look for enhanced understanding much like highers/a-level entry requirements) and was rejected due to no spaces available, though was accepted to 1st year Accounting & Finance (I'm okay with that as I have no prior knowledge of finance). Generally, I see it as a way to build upon your education if your performance at higher or advanced higher wasn't great, or if I was to take advantage of those 3rd year entries- an HND has a much less pressurised environment to achieve it than going through those initial years at uni.

Also, sorry- HNC is one year's worth of studies (12 credits required), which can lead on to an HND being a further year (requiring 30 credits total). They're made up of a number of modules, most worth 1 credit each, though larger topics will be 2 credits. There will also be a graded unit, worth 1 credit but will also give you a grading of your work. For the the HND in accounting, there was 3 graded units overall, one as an exam in the HNC year, another exam in the HND year and a project. These amounted to 3 credits, but you must pass all modules to earn your HND.

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