HE in FE

Lynne Scragg

Dean of Studies

Benefits to the FE institution

• Offers broader progression routes for learners

• Opportunity for staff to teach at a higher level and receive CPD

• Partnership with HEIs and other FE Colleges improves offer and enables sharing of best practice

• An alternative funding stream• Raises the status of the college

Benefits to learners

• Chance to study locally, (cheaper!) and for many, in an already familiar environment

• Small group sizes

• Close contact with industry

• Broader mix of students

Foundation Degrees

“…are degree level qualifications designed with employers and combine academic study with workplace learning to equip people with the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills to improve performance and productivity.”

www.findfoundationdegree.co.uk

14-19 qualificationsLevel 4+

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

14-19 qualifications Mostly 16+

Degree level Foundation Degree

GCSE D-GOther provision

Academic

GCSE A*-C

GCE A levels / IB

Foundation Diploma

General/applied

Higher Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Occupational

Young Apprentice-

ship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Apprentice-ship

Foundation Degrees on offer at City of Bath College 2008/09

• Heritage Management (8)• Computing (35)• Digital Design (30)• Fashion and Textiles Design Skills (21)• Music Production (21)• Early Years (31)• Sport (Coaching) (42)• Sport (Health and Fitness) (29)

Foundation Degrees under development for 2009/10

• Contemporary Design Crafts

• Refrigeration Engineering

Other HE courses at City of Bath College

• University of Bath Foundation course (year 0) (68)

• HNC/D Business (Management) (35)• HNC/D Building Services Engineering (56)• BA (Hons) Business Management (2)• BSc (Hons) Sport (12)• BSc (Hons) Health and Fitness (8)

Our partners

• The University of Bath

• The University of Sunderland

• Bath Spa University

• University of the West of England

• Edexcel

What are we looking for in an applicant?

• Proven ability to adapt to higher level study

• Identified number of UCAS points

• Appropriate work placement

• Commitment to, and skills in, the vocational area

• Career plan

• Good communication skills

Contact details

Lynne Scragg

Dean of Studies 14-19

01225 328559 Scraggl@citybathcoll.ac.uk

Rob Sibley

Dean of Studies Adult provision

01225 328611 Sibleyr@citybathcoll.ac.uk