Unique Opportunities for Progression for HND Students at ANC
ANC Education boasts an unrivaled reputation as the only educational institution in Sri Lanka to offer a full spectrum of educational services recognized everywhere in the world and 16 years of excellence in international education, creating multiple pathways for local students to earn world class qualifications in several fields of study. The collaboration between ANC and a number of top notch educational institutions has enabled local students to thrive in a globalized economic environment. ANC joins hands with SQA ( Scottish Qualification Authority) to offer HNDs that enable advanced degree program entry and prepare readily-employable graduates:
HND in Business
HND in Computer Science
HND in Hospitality Management
HND in Mechanical Engineering
HND in Civil Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Psychology
SQA Qualifications
SQA is an international awarding body with a global reputation for quality. It boasts 100 years of experience in qualification design and offers a range of higher national diplomas with practical approaches to learning in a wide range of subjects. SQA works in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, and industry within the UK and internationally. SQA is accountable to the British government and works in close partnership with approved centers to ensure that the standards of its qualifications are consistently monitored and maintained.
A Future Full of Possibilities
Delivered across the world, these HNDs are widely recognized as the equivalent to the first two years of a three-year bachelor’s degree. Students can “top- up” their HND qualifications by progressing directly to third year degree at 70 universities (SQA Progression Partners) across the globe (50+ countries). HNDs can also lead students directly into their chosen career, and HND qualifications are highly regarded by employers because of their practical, skillbased content. SQA is accountable to the British government and works in close partnership with approved centers to ensure that the standards of its qualifications are consistently monitored and maintained.
Entry Criteria:
Minimum 2 passes in Local/ London A/L Minimum 5 credits (including “C”s for Math and English) at Local/ London O/ L+ successful completion of ANC foundation program
Duration:
2 Years and 4 Months:
HND ( 16 months) + Top- up Degree ( 12
months)
Greater Achievements in Less Time ONLY at ANC
Progression to a first-rate top-up degree and the MBA/ MSc, offered by the University of West London (at ANC)
ANC has an articulation agreement with the University of West London (UWL), the UK to allow HND graduates to articulate onto the 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree ( Hons) in Business/ Hospitality Management/ Psychology ( Articulation means progression from one course to another and is used here when referring to progression routes from HND to a degree at university). These business and psychology graduates can continue on to complete a Master’s degree in 12-15 months.
University of West London is the best university in London for student satisfaction according to National student survey (NSS) 2017 as well as the top modern university in London for employment, with Over 97% of UWL graduates in employment or further study within six months of graduation (Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)-July 2017). UWL also boasts over 150 years of excellence in teaching and professional education.
Final year entry into an American degree (completed in Sri Lanka)
Established in 2002 to cater to the growing demand for international education, especially US education, ANC has offered world- class undergraduate degree programs in collaboration with several US universities of high repute and produced nearly 3000 local graduates who have launched lucrative careers soon after their graduation. ANC continues to reach out to local students to have access to US education in partnership with two renowned US universities, Northwood University and SUNY Empire State College. HND students too can articulate onto the final year of topnotch business and psychology degree programs delivered at ANC. Students save up to 70% of the cost of gaining the same qualifications in the US, yet they are assured of receiving the same quality of education and academic records as those issued in the US.
Transfer to America, the UK, New Zealand, Germany, or Australia for the final year
ANC is the leader in international education in Sri Lanka with a strong track record of successful student placements on world- class degree programs around the world and visa processing (99.9% visa success rate). Approximately 3000 local students have transferred to world renowned universities in the USA, Australia, and the UK through ANC transfer programs in addition to thousand more student placements through ANC’s direct placement services. HND students will also be given the support at every stage if they wish to complete their final year overseas.
Launch your dream career with ANC’s Guaranteed Paid Student Internship (GPSI) Program
ANC students are encouraged to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field of study through ANC’s Guaranteed Paid Student Internship (GPSI) program, a partnership between ANC and some of the leading brands in Sri Lanka, including MAS Holding, Virtusa, Samsung, DIMO, Hilton, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, and Heyleys. Psychology students are also encouraged to have hands-on experience in an environment structured to support their learning goals. Past students have interned in hospitals, schools, NGOs, government organizations, HR departments, etc. Along the way, faculty advisors work closely with them and provide feedback to help them identify opportunities for further growth. It has been observed that 7 out of 10 internships result in a full time job offer. Registrations now open for the intake! For more information, contact/ visit ANC: 0776546630 www.ancedu.com| No.308 – 310, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 322, Peradeniya Road, Kandy or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancedu/