About the Foundation Degree in Government

• The Foundation Degree in Government is the premier Foundation degree for the Civil Service. Set in the government context it supports skills identified by Professional Skills for Government (PSG), has workplace learning and is focussed on peoples' needs and self development.



• It's a work based degree, equivalent to two years of an honours degree
• It fits flexibly around existing work patterns using distance learning, e-learning, workplace learning and modular provision
• It's an established higher education qualification used successfully by a range of government departments and agencies
• Ideal for people who want to get on and progress in their careers by way of noticeably improving their job performance. The Foundation Degree in Government is aimed at associate professional or technical staff, largely equivalent to EO/HEO grades
• Accessible as it takes individual experience into account. Can be progressed to an honours degree with further study