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Is it for me?

Foundation degrees are suitable for a range of people. Examples are:

People in work who want to progress in their careers

People returning to work after a career break

A level students who want a work related qualification

People with Advanced Apprenticeships or GNVQ /NVQ level 3 who are looking for the next step up

What will a Foundation Degree do for me?

All foundation degrees are designed to develop:

The skills needed for a particular job or industry.

Key skills like communication and problem solving.

A methodical, thoughtful and profesional approach to work.

Foundation degrees are recognised qualifications. People with foundation degrees can use the letters ‘FdA’ (for arts-based subjects) or ‘FdSc’ (for science-based subjects) after their names.