Foundation Degrees
Foundation Degrees are new vocational, higher education qualifications designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. They integrate academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and programme providers, usually universities in partnership with further education colleges.
Foundation degrees can be studied part-time by people already in work, or full-time by students wishing to enter the industry.
A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years and students can graduate with an FdA or FdSc or progress to the final year of an appropriate Honours Degree. Part-time study for people in work is available offering flexible study options including, for example, distance learning packages.
Skillset is developing Frameworks that offer practical guidance to universities and colleges wanting to develop high quality, industry-led Foundation Degrees.
Foundation Degree Links
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Successful results
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Information for Course Providers
Skillset has developed a Foundation Degree Framework - a guidance document to help universities and colleges develop Foundation Degrees with input from employers and freelancers.
Read MoreCase Study - Foundation Degrees at the Arts University College at Bournemouth
Foundation Degrees at the Arts University College at Bournemouth produce graduates who not only have the skill and creativity to succeed, but the knowledge of the industry crucial to that success.
Read MoreCase Study - Ravensbourne College
This Foundation Degree makes extensive use of experienced industry professionals and guest lecturers who bring the latest specialist knowledge of current practice to the courses.
Read MoreCase Study - Foundation Degrees at the City College of Manchester
This Foundation Degree in New Media Design has been highly successful in offering work experience which is not work placement but which accurately reflects the industry students will enter.
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