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HE in FE. Lynne Scragg Dean of Studies. 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
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HE in FE Lynne Scragg Dean of Studies
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 the FE institution
Chance to study locally, (cheaper!) and for many, in an already familiar environment Small group sizes Close contact with industry Broader mix of students Benefits to learners
“…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 Foundation Degrees
Level 4+ Advanced Diploma Degree level GCE A levels / IB Advanced Apprenticeship Foundation Degree Level 3 Higher Diploma GCSE A*-C Apprentice- ship Young Apprentice- ship Level 2 GCSE D-G Other provision Foundation Diploma Academic General/applied Occupational Level 1 14-19 qualifications Mostly 16+ 14-19 qualifications
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 on offer at City of Bath College 2008/09
Contemporary Design Crafts Refrigeration Engineering Foundation Degrees under development for 2009/10
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) Other HE courses at City of Bath College
The University of Bath The University of Sunderland Bath Spa University University of the West of England Edexcel Our partners
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 What are we looking for in an applicant?
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