University and Drama

School Considerations
Foundation degree
A foundation degree offers a combination of workplace learning and
academic study. It carries the same weight as two-thirds of a Bachelors
degree - equivalent to an HND or DipHE qualification, at Level 5 of the
Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Completing a foundation
degree full time will usually take two years, with part-time courses lasting
around four years.
Candidates looking to formalise their workplace knowledge with a
qualification, or those looking to enter a specific profession may wish to
consider a foundation degree. Costs vary between courses and institutions.
For example, the University of Derby's Foundation Degree in Computing is
set at £6,720 per year for 2019/20, whereas Wrexham Glyndŵr University
charges £9,000 per year for their Foundation Degree in Business.
Bachelors degree

Studying for a Bachelor's degree at university will give you an in-depth understanding of one or more
subjects.
It typically takes three to four years of full-time study to complete an honor's degree. The two most common
denominations of Bachelor's degree are Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc). Other degree
schools include Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
How a Bachelors is assessed will depend on its denomination. The classification of a Bachelor's degree is
usually based on a weighted average - for example, 70% or above is typically graded as a first-class honours
degree (known as a 1st), while a second-class honor's degree in the upper division (2:1) is typically given for
marks in the 60-69% range.

Tuition fees for UK students in 2019/20 can be up to £9,250 per year at the majority of institutions in England.
International students from outside of the European Union (EU) should expect to pay much more.
You can apply for up to five full-time Bachelors courses through the
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit the UCAS website for application deadlines and
entry requirements.
Obtaining a Bachelors degree broadens your horizons in the job market. The Department for Education's
(DfE) Graduate Labour Market statistics 2018 report shows that graduates have significantly higher rates of
employment and earn on average nearly £10,000 more per year than non-graduates.
A Bachelors also allows you to enroll in postgraduate study - where you can expect to earn on average £6,000
Will you be
financially better
off after attending
University or
Drama
school long Term?
The maintenance loan is means- Subject bursaries
tested, so your household
income is taken into account.
This is usually based on your
parents' income, unless you’re a
mature or independent student
and have earned your own living
for a number of years. Only
those with a low household
income are likely to be eligible
for full financial support. https://www.savethestudent.org/student-finance/student-grants-b
ursaries-scholarships.html

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/finan
ce/student-finance-and-funding
Living
Costs for
University
Apart from Student Loan
what other ways can you
get financial support for
higher education?
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