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Higher Education CollegeUCAS Participant
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Official website
About CAVC
Wales' largest FE college with a University Centre validated by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Offers computing, business, engineering, health, and creative arts across Cardiff and Barry campuses.
Understanding the Qualifications
HNC (Level 4)
1-year qualification. Progression to Year 2 of a degree.
HND (Level 5)
2-year qualification. Progression to Year 3 of a degree.
Access to HE
1-year Level 3 for adults. Accepted by most UK universities.
BTEC / T-Level
2-year Level 3 vocational, equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
Available Programmes (5)
Undergraduate / Top-Up Degree
HND (Level 5 Diploma)
HNC (Level 4 Certificate)
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business
Business 1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business. Covers management principles, marketing, and business environment.
GBP 10,500 – 13,000/yr
IELTS 5.5+
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing
Computing 1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Computing. Covers programming, networking, database design, and systems analysis.
GBP 10,500 – 13,000/yr
IELTS 5.5+
Apply to CAVC
Our counsellors guide you through course selection, the application, and visa support.
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HNC and HND qualifications from this college are widely accepted by UK universities for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of a bachelor's degree. Our counsellors can identify the best progression university for your subject and goals.
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