Indeed; that was the case ten years earlier as well (but for me the OU was a "non-starter", unfortunately - being stuck out in the middle of nowhere - no internet et al in those days [and not much of a postal system, either]).

But ... the idea of the Foundation degree is sound enough, I would say.

But again I enquire (not for myself, but on behalf of all those "fertile young minds" who are hopefully chomping at the bit):- where are these available now?

And, once a guy is back into Learning Mode - where are the follow-on courses (modules, whatever) in order that full and meaningful qualifications may be gained? think