Enhancing the student experience of transition from college to university

Advanced entry to university degree programmes through transition having successfully completed and HN qualification at college is a widely accepted progression route. The learner experience of this pathway however, may fall short of excellence as differences in teaching, in learning styles and in assessment are not generally addressed prior to the arrival of articulating students at university. This paper considers current government policies and contemporary developments in the HE/FE sectors that indicate increased uptake of this pathway is likely. To assist this transition an alternative model of practice is proposed in this paper that will support learners more fully prior to arriving at university and offer excellent cpd opportunities for both university and college lecturing staff.