Macclesfield College offer a range of exciting university level Foundation Degrees, equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree, which mix academic study with work-based learning relevant to your chosen career.
A Foundation Degree will enhance your performance in the workplace and give you excellent employment prospectus. It will act as a stepping stone to further study, allowing you to access professional qualifications, or ‘top up’ to a full Honours Degree, whether that’s by joining a BSc (Hons) programme at Macclesfield College or the third year of a relevant degree programme.
All of Macclesfield College’s Foundation Degrees are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and as an Associate College of MMU, you can benefit from university education right here in Macclesfield.
Macclesfield College is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ College providing high quality teaching in modern, industry standard facilities.
In a recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Macclesfield College received a full set of ‘Confidence’ judgements, the highest accolades possible, demonstrating the soundness of the College’s current and likely future ‘Academic Standards’ and ‘Quality of Learning Opportunities’.
Students benefit from small study groups, separate quiet study area and lecturers with extensive industry experience and close employer links.
Foundation Degrees are studied ‘full-time’ for 2 years, involving 1-3 days a week at College, or part-time over 2-4 years, which means you can continue to work and earn whilst studying. Some involve examinations, but many focus on continuous assessment and coursework, which can include essays, presentations, case studies, portfolios, practicals, reports and research projects.
Foundation Degrees are suitable for anyone aged 18 and over, whether you’re straight from College or Sixth Form or are a mature student. In general you need GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths and a suitable Level 3 qualification such as:
However, you will be considered if you have the appropriate work experience or a strong desire to succeed.
Studying locally at Macclesfield College is more cost-effective than going to university as fees are lower. Full-time Foundation Degree students are entitled to Government grants, loans and bursaries, and part-time students are eligible for loans and grants to help with fees and course expenses. For more information see our Student Services & Support section on this website or contact the Student Guidance Centre Manager on 01625 410000.
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