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Foundation Degree

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Level

5

Length

2 years (full-time)

Course style

Classroom based/vocational

Assessment

Written and practical exams and assignments

Key facts

Foundation degrees focus on delivering technical skills and knowledge for particular career areas and provide a strong foundation for students wishing to enter employment or seek further qualifications. Courses can often be ‘topped up’ to a Bachelors Degree with an additional year of study.

Where can they lead?

Foundation degrees provide a pathway into: