Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees are equivalent to two thirds of a
bachelor's. Similar to a HNC or HND, it combines study
with workplace learning in your chosen industry, and
the option to 'top-up' with additional study to achieve
a full degree.
We offer foundation degrees in Counselling, Early
Years and Engineering.
Degrees
A degree is a Level 6, three-year course, and a Degree
Apprenticeship is a Level 6, four-year course.
All of our degree programmes are accredited
by universities and listed on page 10. Explore our
programmes and achieve a degree right here in
Gloucestershire with GC.
HNCs, HNDs and HTQs
A HNC is a Level 4 course, equivalent to the first year
of a degree. A HND is a Level 5 course, equivalent to
the first two years.
HTQs are either new or existing Level 4 or Level 5
technical qualifications that have been approved
by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical
Education. They're developed in collaboration with
employers and businesses.
These are all work-related qualifications that focus
on skills for a particular job and allow you to top-up
with additional study to achieve a full degree.
Without the full commitment of a degree, these
courses allow you to keep 'topping-up' your
qualification at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
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