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HNCs

In England, the HNC (short for Higher National Certificate) is a BTEC qualification awarded by Edexcel. HNCs are roughly equivalent to first year of university and a Certificate of Higher Education, but they're a year below the Higher National Diploma (HND) and two below a bachelor's degree.

Studied full-time, the qualification normally takes one year, or two years part-time. Many HNCs cover the same areas as an HND and it is often possible to "top up" to an HND with one year's full-time study after successfully completing the HNC.

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Bachelors and Honours Degrees
Certificates of Higher Education
Diplomas of Higher Education
Doctorates
Foundation Degrees
HNCs
HNDs
Masters Degrees
Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas
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Higher Education
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