Foundation degree?

[edyzmedieval]

I got an unconditional offer from a top UK university for a foundation degree, with the option of going into third year of the BA course that I applied for, essentially getting the diploma that I want.

I have one question though - what's a foundation degree? How is it any different from the first two years of a normal degree?

And if it's easier, how come not many people choose this way, foundation degree and then on to the big diploma?

I don't get it why the university offered me a place for a foundation and the opportunity to get my diploma when they could have just put me in the diploma course straight away. :inquisitive:

[gaelic cowboy]

I got an unconditional offer from a top UK university for a foundation degree, with the option of going into third year of the BA course that I applied for, essentially getting the diploma that I want.

I have one question though - what's a foundation degree? How is it any different from the first two years of a normal degree?

And if it's easier, how come not many people choose this way, foundation degree and then on to the big diploma?

I don't get it why the university offered me a place for a foundation and the opportunity to get my diploma when they could have just put me in the diploma course straight away. :inquisitive:



It is the chance to do two years then after you pass out you can go on to your diploma year for one yr after that you can do honours degree
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_degree

Basically it is a level 6 qualification giving you the right if you pass obviously to go for level 7 after you would only need a yr there and then one after that for the level 8


Strike that the levels I quoted are Irish one sorry but the principal is the same

I'm guessing you were offered maybe a technical course like computers or engineering there is no differ in the content that I ever heard of maybe in the seventies twas more technical based to facilitate industry with more technicians. Dont worry about it and dont listen to any knockers take it and get your two years and after you can do you other diploma/degrees anywhere you like you will still be eligible.

below is the modules for foundation M-Eng in Derby

Business Management
Analytical Methods for Engineers
Computer Aided Design
Engineering Science
Health and Safety at Work: Risk Assessment
Manufacturing Systems 1
Work Environment Improvement

Stage 2

Advanced Applied Analytical Methods
Environmental Management
Industrial Control Systems
Innovation
Materials Optimisation in Manufacture
Operations Management
Project Foundation Degree Production Engineering


lets compare to first year in I dunno Cambridge

it looks differ but it's not tis actually the same stuff just different names (http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/teaching/courses/y1/index.html)

[Rhyfelwyr]

The standard honours course in a UK Uni is 4 years. That's what your really want if employers are going to take you seriously.

I know someone that didn't get on too well with his 4 year course, so he just got a lesser degree after he finished his third year. And tbh, he'd have been as well not going at all.

[gaelic cowboy]

The standard honours course in a UK Uni is 4 years. That's what your really want if employers are going to take you seriously.

I know someone that didn't get on too well with his 4 year course, so he just got a lesser degree after he finished his third year. And tbh, he'd have been as well not going at all.

does not matter a fig if you do foundation then after you do your Ba then when you go to the employer he says "you got a BA" then Ezy can say "yes I do" it is still three yrs and still same credits for an honours degree after.

Also it depends what the course is if Ezy talkiing summit techy then 3yr is perfect for technician role if he wants he can progress to later roles and it's still the same

BA gah sitting there the whole time A as in A for Arts right, even still the course could be anything. I dunno this obsession with 4yr has basically devalued the Honours in an Honours degree once you go over a certain percentage of degrees everyone has to have one and suddenly a masters is standard tis madness

[drone]

In the US, this is called an Associate Degree (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associate_degree).

[edyzmedieval]

I got a Foundation Degree for International Politics, so I'm really wondering how can i be any different. :inquisitive:


The standard honours course in a UK Uni is 4 years. That's what your really want if employers are going to take you seriously.

I know someone that didn't get on too well with his 4 year course, so he just got a lesser degree after he finished his third year. And tbh, he'd have been as well not going at all.

That's the gig, if I do the Foundation Degree then continue to the BA International Politics, I'm getting my full diploma. But why the **** did they downgrade me to a Foundation Degree? Why couldn't they just let me do the normal two years when I'm going to advance to the diploma anyway.



does not matter a fig if you do foundation then after you do your Ba then when you go to the employer he says "you got a BA" then Ezy can say "yes I do" it is still three yrs and still same credits for an honours degree after.

Ah, thanks for the clarification. :yes:

[Rhyfelwyr]

Ah, sorry, misunderstood. In that case, go for it. The first two years are irrelevant, all that matters are the Honours years themselves.

All done with my four years in a weeks time. :beam:

[gaelic cowboy]

One thing did you ask the uni what there reason was for the offer cos it's possible they dont run an actual 3yr BA for International Politics, might be just that the BA they have is classed as a one yr add-on in International Politics if you have the correct credits or have done the foundation course.

Take it that's my advice it wont matter once you do the add on later :yes: