College Pathways

A Pathway to GCU

Which courses have a Pathway option?

Accountancy Pathway
BA (Hons)

Accountancy Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations N410

Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. If you are passionate about being a logical thinker and working with facts and figures, you can become an accountant. Study accounting, financial management, tax and auditing.

Building Surveying Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Building Surveying Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations K231

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study building management, design and construction at degree level. You can become a building surveyor with professional technical knowledge putting your problem-solving skills to the test.

Computing Pathways
BSc (Hons)

Computing Pathways

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 25 Multiple Locations G501

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Go on to study Computing for two years at GCU and qualify with an honours degree that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a modern IT professional.

Construction Management Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Construction Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations K220

Begin this degree at college and progress your technical, financial and construction planning knowledge at degree level. If you enjoy leading projects, planning and organising, you can become a construction manager.

Cyber Security and Networks Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security and Networks Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations I122

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study cyber security with a focus on network infrastructure to ensure protection from cyber-crime. Progress to become a security engineer or analyst.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations H701

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3. Using your creativity and innovation, create the next generation of intelligent connected devices and robotic systems and create solutions driven by data and electronics.

Electrical Power Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Electrical Power Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations H732

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Discover a career in the rapidly-evolving electrical power and renewable energy sectors and provide engineering solutions to the global challenge of sustainable energy for all.

Finance, Investment and Risk Pathway
BA (Hons)

Finance, Investment and Risk Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations N391

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level. Enjoy a career as a financial expert and analyst.

International Business and Human Resource Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

International Business and Human Resource Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 25 Glasgow 2T5T

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become a human resources manager or office manager. Study human resources, responsible leadership, employment rights and talent management at degree level.

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations N821

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become an international tourism or events manager by studying the creation, management and delivery of successful events and tourism initiatives at degree level.

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