In Scotland studying at college can allow you to enter a University degree course in the 2nd or even third year of that course. Not all Unis have this, but I know lots of people who have completed 2 years at College and their HND (Higher National Diploma) has enabled them to miss out the first year at uni.
Some Unis, Napier for example, allow you to go into 3rd year from college.
So, you can save money, stay closer to home, and get the degree you would like and it may not even take you any longer to achieve.
Edited by Brian, : No reason given.
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