What is a Foundation Degree

Foundation Degrees are a relatively new Higher Education qualification that have been developed to combine vocational skills with academic knowledge and understanding. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals who require a flexible form of learning and who may, because of their circumstances, find it difficult to access existing and traditional Higher Education Degree programmes.

The work place is recognised as a valuable learning environment, so a considerable amount of Foundation Degrees' content is delivered and assessed without the need to attend extensive campus-based modules.

To read more about campus-based modules, visit Foundation Modules

Foundation Degrees also provide an alternative route to appropriate Degree programmes (Level 2 or 3) for successful candidates.

For further information you can visit our On-line Prospectus Entry

The Chichester Teaching Team

The University of Chichester has a very active Adventure Education staff team who are at the forefront of Academic and National Governing Body development. The team have a wide range of specialisms including climbing, kayaking, mountaineering and canoeing, with appropriate qualifications; four level five B.C.U Coaches, MIA, Mountain Leader and SPA.

With the strength of the teaching team and recognised success of the BA Adventure Education Degree we believe the Foundation Degree will have similar credibility within the Adventure Industry and allow students to progress within their chosen field via a flexible and vocationally based programme.

Modular Framework

To satisfy the requirements for the award of the Foundation Degree you have to accumulate 240 module credits. This consists of 120 module credits at Certificate Level studied in year 1, and 120 credits at Intermediate Level studied in year 2.
National Governing Body qualifications and Accredited Prior learning may also be recognised as module credits.

Modes of Assessment

Methods of assessment reflect the flexible nature of delivery and include the following:

•  Practical Observations
• Presentations
• Coursework
• National Governing Body Assessment
• Report and Essay writing
• End of module examination

Why Apply?

The Foundation Degree at University of Chichester has a flexible programme of study and has been designed in collaboration with the ‘workplace’ to ensure its relevance within the growing field of Adventure Education and National Governing Body Qualifications. Programme structure also allows full or part time employment to be maintained with academic study carried out during ‘quiet’ periods of the Adventure Industry year.

In addition to studying at the workplace and University, fieldwork is an integral part of the course, and may include Alpine and water/land based residentials. Throughout your study ‘theory based practice’ will be a key focus, developing your understanding of underpinning theories and concepts of adventurous activity performance, coaching and facilitation.

Progression Routes

Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Adventure Education will, subject to completion of a bridging course, allow entry onto the final year of an appropriate full time degree programme.

For further details please contact Carolyn Winter: Administrative Assistant. Email C.Winter.ac.uk
Peter Bunyan; Programme Co ordinator. Email P.Bunyan@chi.ac.uk