CFF TUDEV

Leonardo SOS project, started in October 2005, is progressing well and all work packages are being developed as planned.

The Pre-framework 7 proposal with UK partners has been approved.

Leonardo project, “Train 4Cs” has commenced and arrangements with GCNS has been finalised.

Maredu will submit new Leonardo Proposals called “Hello Sailor” and “Pick–Up” - for more information see International Projects.

Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between C4FF and TUDEV has been renewed. The MoU between Tromsö University-College (TUC) and TUDEV is being revised. The MoU with Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS) was signed in April 2005 and the MoU with South Tyneside (STC) is being finalised and is due for signature in the near future.

Discussion with Edexcel to offer a number of new qualifications has been successful. Maredu in addition to the HND/Degree programmes will also offer NVQ at levels 3 and 4.

The discussions with several European universities have led to new degree programmes been added to the existing Maredu 3+1 modular HND/Degree scheme.

A new research group has been established with representatives from TUDEV, C4FF, ITU, Brunel University, Coventry University and several industrial and professional partners to develop Clean Diesel II following the success of the first EU funded Clean Diesel project. More about this exciting project in the next few weeks.

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HND to Degrees

Edexcel International's academic (BTEC) and vocational qualifications (NVQ) allow students to progress to university in many countries for more information see www.edexcel.org.uk

BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications are recognised and understood by universities all around the world.

Students who are interested in going to a UK university should visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.ac.uk
Students who are interested in going to a US university should visit the AACRAO website at www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm where you can find information on credit transfer.

BTEC National qualifications are also a standard university entry qualification, not only in the UK but in an increasingly large number of countries around the world. For those students wishing to study for a degree in Art, the BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) provides an excellent grounding for the varied study that is found in all Art degrees.

BTEC Higher National Diploma holders may apply to enter the final year of university courses in the UK. Click here for a list of UK universities that have accepted HND holders onto the final year of a Bachelors degree programme. Many other UK universities provide exemptions (advanced standing) to BTEC HND holders.

Increasingly, students want to study for their first degree in another English-speaking country, such as the US or Australia. BTEC HND holders can enter onto the third year of Bachelors degrees in both countries. In exceptional circumstances, US universities have given outstanding BTEC HND students entry on to the final year of their degrees. Click here for a list of those US universities who have given students exemption onto their degree courses.

In October 2002, Edexcel International signed an exciting agreement with the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, which provides even more flexibility for BTEC HND holders. Not only can BTEC HND holders now transfer onto the third year of many of USQ's degree programmes in Australia, but BTEC HND holders can also study for their USQ degree at one of USQ's many study centres around the world. The third part of the agreement allows a selected number of approved BTEC centres to offer USQ degree programmes on their sites, by means of distance learning.