Studying for an undergraduate degree doesn't always have to be a traditional full-time course. Here at BCU, we encourage students to study in a way that works for them. Hear from our students that have studied a foundation year, part-time, a placement year and a degree apprenticeship to see how their mode of study worked for them.
Canaan - BA Art and Design with foundation year
Foundation years are perfect if you don’t meet the entry requirements for a particular degree course, as they will enable you to develop your learning to an appropriate standard in preparation for the first year of the degree.
Canaan chose to study a foundation degree in Art to develop his artistic knowledge and practice before jumping into an undergraduate degree.
Find out more about a foundation year
Leese - Part-time BSc Speech and Language Therapy
Most of our courses can be studied on a part-time basis. Part-time courses are studied over a longer period of time than their full-time equivalents, but you spend fewer hours per week in a classroom, meaning you don't have to put your life on hold to study with us.
Part-time study has made university study a possibility for Leese, it allows her to balance her commitments whilst working towards her goals.
Find out more about part-time study
Pravjoth - BA Business Management with placement year
Many of our courses include an optional placement year. A placement year allows you to take a year away from your studies to gain real-world industry knowledge. Our dedicated Careers and Student Opportunities team provide support for all BCU students during the placement search and application process.
Pravjoth knew she wanted to use her degree to boost her employability. Incorporating a placement year into her degree has changed her outlook on what her future career might look like.
Find out more about placement years
Hollie - BSc Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship
A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a higher-level qualification at the same time as earning a full-time wage, plus, it offers a practical alternative to traditional, classroom-based learning.
Hollie wanted a hands-on way to get her degree, learning on the job has enabled Hollie to earn a wage whilst developing her skills.