Foundation degrees

Foundation degrees provide an alternative to traditional academic degrees.   They are degree level qualifications designed with employers and combine academic study with workplace learning to equip people with the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills to improve performance and productivity.

Foundation degrees offer organisations and businesses the opportunity to enhance self training and development with minimal disruption to the operation.   They can ease problems caused by skill gaps, develop broad leadership and management potential, cut the costs of recruitment and training and encourage higher levels of staff motivation.

For students already in full time employment, Foundation degrees provide the opportunity to continue professional development within their chosen career whilst continuing to work and you don’t necessarily need traditional academic qualifications to gain entry.  Successful students often progress to a one year ‘top up’ Honours Degree.

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