"foundation degree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: foundation degrees [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} foundation degree (plural foundation degrees)
  1. (education, UK) A vocational qualification in higher education, intended to give comprehensive knowledge in a subject to enable the holder to go on to employment or further study in that field. Wikipedia link: foundation degree Tags: UK Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-foundation_degree-en-noun-8tOyJ3Q1 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: education

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