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Foundation Degrees

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The Foundation Degree is a new kind of vocational qualification, which combines academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and programme providers.

The courses are equally suitable for people entering the industry and those already working in it. Foundation Degrees offer employers and students flexible study options, with full time, part time and distance learning courses available. A typical full time Foundation Degree takes two years, and this can count directly towards an Honours degree for those who want to continue with further study.

Foundation Degrees are designed and supported by businesses keen to ensure that graduates develop the skills and knowledge they need to be effective, valuable employees. The higher and further education sectors are also involved to ensure that their programmes are current and appropriate to the industry.

e-skills UK has developed Foundation Degree frameworks for each of the IT, Telecoms and Contact Centre sectors. These frameworks fuse together best practice of higher and further education and vocational learning, and nurture the skills employers really need.

A range of Foundation Degrees which have been approved by e-skills UK as meeting the requirements of the appropriate FD Framework are now available from a number of colleges and universities.

Last modified: 13 Mar 2008