Guidance

Foundation degree awarding powers

Sets out the process and detailed criteria for providers seeking to apply for foundation degree awarding powers.

• From: Department for Education and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 29 October 2015
• Last updated: 29 March 2018
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  1. 29 March 2018

     Added link to new guidance from the Office for Students.

  2. 29 October 2015

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Foundation degree awarding powers guidance

Ref: BIS/15/532

PDF, 431 KB, 23 pages

Details

This document provides guidance for further education institutions (FEIs) seeking to apply for foundation degree awarding powers (FDAPs) up until 31 March 2018.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to providers in England only.

FEIs seeking to apply for FDAPs from 1 April 2018 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.