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:
- Bachelors Degree
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment