FdA Government (e-learning)
Professional development for civil servants
The Foundation Degree in Government at Portsmouth is the premier work-based degree for the Civil Service.
The qualification is directly linked to central policy, including the Reform Agenda and the Professional Skills for Government programme, and has been shaped with government departments and the National School of Government to meet real-life workforce development needs. Departments and public sector organisations who have placed students on this course include the Cabinet Office, DWP, DIUS, HO, MoD, MoJ, CO, DEFRA, ONS, HMRC, the Teacher Development Agency, GO London and the CPS.
Directly relevant online study
Because it draws its source material from students' own jobs, the degree deals directly with the issues that matter to student and employer, and its state-of-the-art distance learning methods minimise disruption to employment and free time.
The course uses a structure with a successful track record in public, private and charitable sectors for improving organisational performance while developing individual careers. Visit our information page to find out more about how the course works.
A Foundation Degree in Local Government has also been developed.
Student experiences
"Being sponsored by my agency to do this degree has been a huge boost to my confidence and finally enables me to have a recognisable qualification for the work I have done throughout my civil service career, while giving me the opportunity to gain experience in all of the key professional skills for government areas.
I have been able to put back into the business enhanced skills and knowledge, to support a number of projects and specific tasks in my business area of the agency. These skills have been recognised by senior managers who have been able to see a tangible return for their investment.
Additionally, I have been able to coach and support others in their own development as a result of embarking on this degree. The University of Portsmouth have been extremely supportive and I cannot recommend them enough." - Student
"During the time I have been completing the FdAGov, the job has changed quite radically. The FdAGov has supported my ability to manage these changes. My line manager, mentor and team have noticed an increase in my confidence and skills set in the module areas. It has been really rewarding working towards a recognised qualification for all my learning and work experience over the years. I really feel very motivated to continue to learn and grow in this area." - Student
