A foundation, or stage 1 as we refer to it, is usually a 2 semester course (1 semester versions are also available). This means that your degree will take 4 years to complete. During Stage 1 you will complete a range of modules relevant to your chosen degree, as well as modules concentrating on the skills that are vital for University level education such as Critical Thinking. Stage 1 will be the first stage in the 5 stage process, meaning that on successful completion of stage 1 you will seamlessly progress to stage 2 which is the first year of a bachelor's degree. There is no need to reapply, you will simply just progress between each stage until you reach the final stage and graduate with a degree from Anglia Ruskin University.