Degree or not Degree - Wakefield College

Deciding which type of Higher Education qualification to study can be confusing. Many people think only of full university degrees, but the new Foundation Degrees and the established Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) offer students the opportunity to study a vocationally relevant Higher Education course that employers respect.

Two experienced course leaders from Wakefield College make the case for the qualifications they teach.

“Foundation Degrees mark the first major change in Higher Education in twenty years. They spotlight the importance of marrying academic skills to those of the workplace. They target the skills gap that the Government has identified at technician level by featuring work-based learning and personal development modules. If you are interested in a work-related business qualification that involves going out on work placement, this is the route for you.”
Geoff Fowler: Course Leader Foundation Degree Business and Enterprise Management
For further information please email: s.deakin@wakefield.ac.uk

“HND Interactive Media is a vocationally focused course. It’s specifically designed to enable students to enter the creative industries without the need to top-up to a full degree. Creative, technical and employability skills are fostered in a practical workshop environment, and the level of student support far outweighs that available on similar degree-level courses. It’s affordable too! We’ve got excellent links with local employers, and the bottom line is that our graduates get jobs.”
Steve Smith: Course Leader HND Interactive Media
For further information please email: s.smith@wakefield.ac.uk