Today (4 August) the wait is over for thousands of young people across Scotland, who have anxiously listened for the sound of a certificate landing on the hallway floor or the ping of a mobile phone as a means to find out their exam results.

During the most unprecedented of years, young people received a series of estimated grades based on prelim results, submitted coursework as well as a school’s previous record of attainment. All of which will form the foundation to explore ‘what’s next?’.

No matter what news today has delivered, young people approach an academic year like no other. Therefore, exploring their options fully and making the right decision has never been more important than right now, with regard to academic and career aspiration.

As tentative steps through the easing of restrictions continue, social distancing could serve as inspiration for young people with regard to finding an answer to the question of ‘what’s next?’ during these unprecedented times.

In many ways, young people can be encouraged to adopt the two-metre rule principle as a means to distance themselves from the traditional, conventional response to the question of ‘what’s next?’, no matter what the outcomes have proved from today.

For those young people who have achieved their desired results, why not consider joining a growing trend and choose to study a degree at college, rather than university. There are so many benefits of doing so, simply read our reasons below.

Equally, for those who have not achieved their desired results today, there are still no limits to what can be achieved. Choosing to study at Fife College will provide an appropriate entry point to begin your progression pathway all the way towards a degree.

Completing a degree at college is a rapidly emerging trend in the UK


One in eight students in the UK now complete a degree at college. Nowadays, employers are less concerned about where a qualification was gained and much more focused on the essential skills and competencies gained.

We invest in potential as well as the passion, drive and commitment to succeed


Whether desired exam results have been achieved or not, what we are looking for is the passion, drive and commitment to succeed. Knowledge and skills can always be learned and Fife College provides a range of entry levels to get started.

Student satisfaction at Fife College is 10% higher than most universities

Student experience is at the centre of everything at Fife College and current students certainly appreciate our commitment to supporting them realise their potential and gain the right qualifications for their chosen careers.

Every year completed provides a valuable, industry-recognised qualification

At Fife College provides an opportunity to explore a subject and gain a qualification at the end of every year. Should you decide a subject isn’t for you, a recognised qualification will be gained as a means to enhance employability or transfer to a new area of study.

Our partnerships with universities across Scotland make the progression pathway easier than ever

Our HNC(D) courses provide progression pathways to achieving a degree in your chosen subject, thanks to our partnership with universities across Scotland. These partnerships ensure a solid foundation to progress to year two/three at university.

Our courses are aligned with Scotland’s fastest growing industries to ensure you have the skills desired by employers

Fife College is situated where the majority of Scotland’s fastest-growing industries are operating and work in partnership with a vast portfolio of employers within these industries to ensure our courses are aligned to the skills and experiences that they are looking for, both now and in the future.

Our partnerships with universities across Scotland make the progression pathway easier than ever

Fife College is situated where the majority of Scotland’s fastest growing industries are operating and work in partnership with a vast portfolio of employers within these industries to ensure our courses are aligned to the skills and experiences that they are looking for, both now and in the future.

We have low staff-to-student ratios and deliver the support and flexibility required to develop at your own pace

At Fife College no-one is treated like a number and there’s no competing with hundreds of fellow students for the attention of teaching staff. Take advantage of smaller staff-to-student ratios, increased one-to-one teaching time, flexibility and support as a means to realise your full potential and learn at your pace.

We will support you maximise your potential and student experience, not your overdraft and debt

It will cost over £12,000 a year to live in major cities like Edinburgh and you will need to find at least £1000 a month before thinking about doing anything else, like studying. Choose Fife College and focus on what’s important whilst keeping living costs and student debt to a minimum.

It’s not too late to apply for courses starting in August 2020 and Fife College has places available across a wide range of full-time courses. Spaces are filling up fast, so, having read our reasons to study at Fife College, what are you waiting for? Apply today!