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What are Foundation Degrees?
Foundation Degrees were introduced in 2000 and combine technical, workplace and employability skills with academic knowledge. They offer employers a cost effective way of training new or existing staff in the skills needed for their organisation. They are designed to involve employers, universities and higher education colleges.
What are the benefits to employers?
Foundation Degrees are designed to help employers tackle skills shortages and improve the skills of the workforce. They are a flexible way of studying full time, part time, distance learning or blended learning.
A full list of Foundation Degrees available within the Asset Skills footprint can be obtained here.
Review of Foundation Degrees in England
In May 2010 a report was produced reviewing Foundation Degree provision available in England. Click here to view/download the report.
Foundation Degree Sectoral Framework
Asset Skills has produced a framework to guide institutions developing Foundation Degrees. There is also an early dialogue form for institutions to complete at the planning stage. Click here to access the Framework.
