Chapter 3: Crossing Boundaries--Foundation Degrees in England
Overview & Synopsis
This chapter traces the history, purposes, and distinctive features of the foundation degree, a short-cycle higher education qualification introduced in England in 2000-2001 and offered by both universities and further education colleges. The key characteristics of the foundation degree are discussed: employer involvement in curriculum development and assessment, accessibility to higher education, articulation and progression, flexibility, partnerships, and work-based learning. (Contains 1 figure.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Chapter 3: Crossing Boundaries--Foundation Degrees in England |
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| Author / Organization | Longhurst, Derek |
| Subject & Discipline | Articulation (Education), Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-86100 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |