Many students find it beneficial to complete a 2-year HND before moving on to the University in year 3 for the remainder of the programme. This allows students to study in a smaller-scale college environment, with small class sizes, and supportive lecturers which can help to build confidence as well as practical skills.
On occasion, a student will opt to leave the programme after 1st or 2nd year, and as long as they complete all the work required, they can exit with an HNC or an HND and these are qualifications which are recognised by employers.
This gives flexibility, as well as a structured platform for students to build on.