Do you need a level to study a foundation degree

[user5202727]

Or can you get on one without them?

What you do need is the ability to use Google.... sorry I know that;s snippy but really, if you can't use the internet to look at uni websites perhaps uni level study isn't for you...

I have looked at the uni website. There isn’t any information about entry requirements of a foundation degree. I’m not asking for me anyway.

It will depend on your age, the policy of the university and the course you want to do. You can normally contact the course administrators to discuss it with them.

I did an MSc when I was in my 40s without having a foundation degree or A Levels but before I was offered a place I had to show relevant experience in the area of study, then sit an interview with the head tutor. I also had to submit an essay to show my writing and language skills were good enough to cope with the academic demands of the course.

Then ask them. Why would MN know the individual entry requirements of an unknown foundation degree at an unknown university.

@user5202727 depends on the course you want to study, some have access courses available which you don't need a levels for

@titchy, Wow, remember this is the internet you don't know who's behind a user name.

As unlikely that it is, that could be a child worrying about a levels or Could be somebody lacking confidence about returning to studies.

If you can't say something constructive or helpful maybe you shouldn't comment at all

It depends on the university. Usually it will be some form of level 3 qualification (Access, A level, BTEC - but generally lower grades) many Universities consider individual circumstances especially for mature applicants. You will also need GCSE Maths and English.

Hi OP, a Foundation year is a Level 3 qualification so you don't necessarily need A-levels. We get people who have done A-levels but not done as well as they would like so don't have enough UCAS points, people with other qualifications such as BTEC, but also people who have few/ no L3 qualifications. They are often mature students returning to study.

The whole point of Foundations is to enable access to HE (higher education). Your best bet is to identify the admissions tutor (i.e. an academic, not the generic admissions enquiry line) and approach them direct. We get this all the time - they won't mind.

Hi OP, a Foundation year is a Level 3 qualification so you don't necessarily need A-levels.

OP is talking about Foundation Degrees, not degrees with Foundation Years.

Perhaps the person concerned could do A levels and then move on to an undergraduate status. I think that without evidence I’d recent relevant study, it would be difficult to show why someone should be offered a place.

Not necessarily A level but certainly Level 3 so BTEC or access to HE would work.