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J91002 Course information Jan-July 2010_J9039 Course information Jan-July 2010 03/12/2009 10:51 Page 10ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must be at least 18 years old,and hold 4 GCSEs including mathsand English or equivalent.Alternatively a Level 3 qualification,an A Level or National Diploma/Certificate/Award or equivalent.If you are over 21 with appropriatework experience you need notnecessarily hold an academicqualification. All candidates willneed to attend an interview.Please see course listing for fees.To find out more please contactLucy Moore (Higher Education Advisor)on 01530 836136 ext 228,highereducation@stephensoncoll.ac.ukOn completion of a Foundation Degree,there is the opportunity to progress toa full Honours Degree with just afurther 12-15 months full-time study,(this can also be done on a part-timebasis over a longer period of time).Foundation Degree graduatescan also progress on to furtherprofessional qualifications.FOUNDATION DEGREESWhy not kick-start or improve yourcareer prospects by studying for aFoundation Degree?The Foundation Degree can be studied over two years(Full Time) or three years (Part Time) and you can chooseto "top up" your qualification with an extra year atuniversity to gain an Honours Degree.WHAT IS A FOUNDATION DEGREE?Foundation Degrees are an intermediate, work-relateddegree level qualification designed with employers, andcombine academic study with workplace learning toequip you with the relevant knowledge, understandingand skills to improve performance and productivity.They allow people already employed to undertake aprogramme of study in order to get ahead in their chosencareer whilst continuing to work. You can also undertakea Foundation Degree when returning to work or changingyour career.Stephenson College offers the followingFoundation Degrees :• Construction(with Nottingham Trent University)• Children’s and Young People’s Services(with Derby University)• Business Accounting(with Wolverhampton University)