Foundation degrees

We offer a range of foundation degree courses, each designed in conjunction with employers to ensure that they are practical and relevant to building a career in a health, education, youth or social care setting. They will provide you with all the skills, knowledge and experience you need to gain the career you aspire to.

You will study at the University of Worcester one day a week for the duration of the course (usually two years) and you can use your current employment as your work placement. If you aren’t currently in a relevant job, you will need to find a suitable placement one day a week for the duration of the course. At the end of the foundation degree there is an option to continue for a third year and take up modules to gain a BSc Hons degree.

Teaching is modular. You will study with students across the various foundation degrees for the core study skills modules, before benefitting from the experience of professional clinicians and visiting lecturers for the more specialist modules.

There is a wide variety of assessment types, including reflective journals, essays and presentations. All of the assignments are based around practice experience to ensure they are always relevant to your chosen career. Work based learning projects in the final year can give students the opportunity to develop practice which will enhance their CV and increase employment prospects.

Interested? Visit the relevant course page to find out more:

  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc

    This foundation degree develops knowledge of mental health problems for anyone working with children or young people.

  • Health and Social Care FdSc

    This foundation degree in Health and Social Care develops the knowledge and skills sought by employers across the spectrum of health and social care.

  • Learning Disabilities FdSc

    This course provides a career pathway for those employed within Learning Disability services or those interested in developing a career in this field.

  • Mental Health FdSc

    This nationally recognised foundation degree in Mental Health is for anyone working or wanting to work to improve the mental health and psychological well-being of people and to work with their families and carers.

  • Young People Services FdA

    This course will give you confidence in your own skills and knowledge of young people services, and develop your ability to adapt within a constantly changing professional environment.