Employers care far more about the skills you gain than the route you took to get your degree. A foundation year simply means you took a different entry path, and in many ways it shows resilience and adaptability.
During a foundation year, you build valuable skills such as digital literacy, communication, and independent learning that employers recognise straight away. And let’s be honest, someone who returns to study after time away shows determination and ambition, qualities employers love.
We have seen countless students start with a foundation year and go on to secure roles in finance, healthcare, IT, and management. Their journeys prove that foundation years do not just count, they make graduates stand out.
Employers are not focused on where you started. They are focused on who you have become.