Combined Professional Studies
This flexible qualification enables you to develop lifelong learning skills that will open doors to further study and career development.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Open University |
Duration
How long it takes
Part time – 4 years
Full time – 2 years
Time limit – 12 years
Study method: Distance learning.
How much time do I need?
• Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
• This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. However, you are responsible for obtaining permission to use your workplace as a basis for your studies prior to registering for the first module.
Also, to successfully complete the first module you must:
• be engaged in suitable full-time or part-time employment – either paid or voluntary
• have permission to carry out work-based learning tasks in your work setting
• confirm that the work you submit is based on your practice in that setting
• have regular access to a computer connected to the internet.
Further detailed information will be sent to you once you have registered for the module.
Careers / Further progression
Career relevance
This foundation degree is relevant to huge range of different careers and career paths. You will have the opportunity to design a personalised study programme, allowing you to develop skills needed to help you in your current workplace, or to work towards a complete change in career.
Exploring your options: see 'Course Web Page' link below for further information.
Further information
Register for this course.
Start dates
• October 2024: Registration closes 05/09/2024
• Credit transfer: apply by 08/08/2024
Foundation Degree in Combined Professional Studies
This flexible qualification enables you to develop lifelong learning skills that will open doors to further study and career development. You can choose from a wide variety of fascinating modules in any subjects you like, depending on your interests and career aspirations – including work-related modules to help you in your current role and enhance your future employability.
Key features of the course
• Gain an understanding of your subjects in ethical, social, intellectual, academic and employment contexts
• Develop critical and reflective awareness of your own learning and professional practice
• Learn to be creative and open to new possibilities – especially in the workplace
• Builds a solid foundation for further study
The structure of this Foundation Degree is the same as our Diploma of Higher Education in Combined Professional Studies (W13).
This foundation degree has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.
• In Stage 1, you’ll study a 30-credit work-based learning module, choose a 30-credit key introductory module and choose 60 credits from a free choice of stage 1 modules.
• In Stage 2, you’ll choose 90 credits chosen from a free choice of stage 2 modules and study a 30-credit work-based learning module.
See 'Course Web Page' link below for more information on modules.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
• Knowledge and understanding.
• Cognitive skills.
• Practical and professional skills.
• Key skills
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