why do a degree?
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Foundation Degree Courses at Gloucestershire College
Why study for a degree?
Why study for a degree?
Higher quality jobs than non-graduates.Greater levels of job satisfaction.Makes you more ‘attractive’ to an employer.Develop Employability Skills.Show positive attitudes towards diversity and equal opportunities.
Department for Education and Skills
What’s the link?
If money interests you…..?
Something to think about…?
Even more to think about….?
Graduate Average Starting Salary
Source: Association of Graduate Recruiters Annual Survey 2015
Proportion of Graduate Vacancies
Source: Association of Graduate Recruiters Annual Survey 2015
Improve your employment prospects
It’s tough out there!!
FdA in Public Services (Uniformed)
What does it do?
What is it?
2 years full time (2 days per week)
Validated by the University of Gloucestershire
Delivered jointly by Gloucestershire College and the University of Gloucestershire
A vocational higher level qualification
Entry criteria:160 UCAS points = Merit, Pass, Pass at Extended Diploma (Level 3) plus GCSE English grade A*- C
Where do we study?
Undergraduate Course Map
Top-up year
On Graduation
Your name, FdA, BSc (Hons).
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
Year 1 = £6,000Year 2 = £6,000
Year 3 (Optional to full BSc in Applied Sciences) = £9,000
Student Finance – YOU PAY NOTHING UP FRONT
Paying it back……
Your income per year Monthly repayments
£21,000 and under £0
£25,000 £30
£30,000 £67
£50,000 £217
What next……