COURSES EXPLAINED
WHAT WE CAN OFFER AT UNIVERSITY CENTRE LEEDS
We understand, support and welcome everyone’s differences. Whether you’re starting out, changing your career path, looking to upskill or wanting to study part-time or full-time, we will empower you with the education and skills to confidently realise your potential.
Choosing the foundation degree or top-up route.
University Centre Leeds has foundation degree awarding powers enabling us to provide our graduates with higher education qualifications recognised and valued worldwide.
Foundation degrees are respected qualifications in their own right and develop specific expertise, relevant to a particular sector. Unless stated, foundation degrees generally last two years when studied on a full-time basis.
A top-up course is ideal for students who have already completed a relevant foundation degree or HND and wishing to top up their qualification to gain a full honours degree.
Benefits of the foundation degree and top-up route
- Develop the skills and behaviours that employers are looking for
- Developed so you can gain a degree around your lifestyle
Different route, same qualification

