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University of Hertfordshire Foundation Degrees

Foundation and Extended Degrees at Oaklands

Our Foundation and Extended Degrees are validated by the University of Hertfordshire and delivered by Oaklands. 

A Foundation Degree is a nationally recognised degree qualification in its own right, and can also lead onto the final year of an Honours Degree programme. 

Extended Degrees are designed as a preparatory year at college to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills you need to progress to the first year of a variety of undergraduate subject related degree courses.

Why Study at Oaklands?

By choosing to study at Oaklands, you will benefit from our brand new HE Centre at our Welwyn Garden City campus as well as having access to facilities at the University of Hertfordshire, including:

  • Learning Resource Centre (LRC) – open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during term time
  • Sports Village – take advantage of excellent health, fitness and swimming facilities
  • StudyNet – a virtual learning environment providing online course materials
  • Hertfordshire Students' Union – join a club, meet new people and enjoy a taste of university life

Foundation Degree in Business Management

This two-year programme is designed to provide the essential skills, knowledge and understanding of business which will enable students to enter employment and/or progress to an honours top-up in Business disciplines. The programme offers an education in general business and management which puts emphasis on personal development and employability.

Please contact Katarina.Freeman@oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

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Foundation Degree in Early Years (Part-Time)

If you've got experience in childcare and would like to build on this by gaining a qualification, our Foundation degree in Early Years is designed for you. It's been developed in full consultation with employers.

Please contact Elisabeth.Byers@oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

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Engineering with Foundation Year

The Engineering with Foundation Year course is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills you need to progress to the first year of a variety of our Engineering Degrees.

Please contact Naushad.Khan@oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

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Extended Degree in Science - Biomedical and Healthcare Science (Initial Year)

The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees.

Please contact Edwin.Samuel@oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

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Extended Degree in Science - Sports (Initial Year)

The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees.

Please contact Edwin.Samuel@oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

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