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Higher Ambitions
‘We will give priority to growing a diverse range of models of higher education. These include options such as part-time and work-based courses aimed particularly at mature students or those from non-conventional backgrounds…We will also encourage the further expansion of the successful Foundation degree’
Higher Ambitions: The future of universities in a knowledge economy. BIS (2009)
National growth in Foundation degree student numbers
Regional growth in Foundation degree student numbers
Number of Fd courses running (2008-09)
Who teaches Fd students?
Mode of study (2008-09)
24% part-time
42% part-time
76% full-time
58% full-time
Entrants by region
Entrants by subject area
Widening access (Fd entrants)
Institution type
Age group
% full-timers from low participation neighbourhoods
% part-timers from low participation neighbourhoods
FEC Young
Mature
22%
24%
21%
22%
HEI Young
Mature
15%
16%
16%
19%
• Workplace as learning environment
• Work as the curriculum
• Greater flexibility
• Integration of theory and practice
• Integration of employability skills with
academic skills
Transformation of HE?
• Flexible delivery
• Work-based learning
• Incorporation of NOS/professional standards
• Supports changes within a sector e.g.
development of a multi-professional
workforce to support service users
• Accreditation of in-house training
Workforce professionalisation
