Foundation Pathways Programme Foundation Certificate
University of Derby
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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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This course will help you to ease back into education and provide you with support throughout. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress onto a University of Derby undergraduate degree without needing any previous qualifications and you are guaranteed a place on any of our joint honours degrees and some of our single honours degrees.As well as improving your language and numeracy skills you’ll develop your confidence in writing essays and reports, undertaking ...Read more

This course will help you to ease back into education and provide you with support throughout. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress onto a University of Derby undergraduate degree without needing any previous qualifications and you are guaranteed a place on any of our joint honours degrees and some of our single honours degrees.As well as improving your language and numeracy skills you’ll develop your confidence in writing essays and reports, undertaking research, delivering presentations, managing your time and working as part of a team. You’ll be taught in classes where you will actively engage with other students and lecturers in both groups and discussions. Further information can be found at https://www.derby.ac.uk/access-courses/foundation-joint-honours/

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30/101
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69th
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95th
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Josh
06 Dec 24

The university is great, an amazing building with knowledgeable lecturers who are always there to help and advise whenever needed, and the on site facilities are very good, with..Read more

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Toriann
18 Nov 24

Studying at university has been an incredible experience for me. The environment is vibrant and filled with opportunities for personal and academic growth. The professors are..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 per year

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£14900 Per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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