The foundation degree is designed to support, develop and extend the academic learning of practitioners working in an educational support role in education and community settings. Practitioners would typically include those employed as teaching and learning support assistants, learning mentors, extended school activity workers, subject technicians and support workers in alternative education settings. It may also be of interest to other staff employed in wider learning support roles.
During the second year of study, students will have the opportunity to discuss progression routes for further qualifications. This may include a BA degree, which will require a further 120 credits studied part-time in the evening over one year.
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The foundation degree usually involves two years study over a range of modules, totaling 240 credits. Modules are either core or optional and are worth between 20 and 40 credits each. This will take place on one evening per week, 4.30 pm - 9 pm, September to July. Please note: It may be possible to negotiate a longer period of study for the foundation degree taking fewer modules each year, with pro-rata fees.
You will study current education and social issues that affect educational support for children, young people and adults through a wide range of modules. This will include work on communication skills; diversity and achievement; educational support ethics and practice; inclusive education; legislation, policies and practice; research and vulnerable people; reflection on practice; social contexts; special educational needs and teaching and learning.
In addition, you will undertake small tasks and projects within your own working environment to support module sessions and assignments.
This foundation degree is designed to support, develop and extend the academic learning of practitioners working in an educational support role in education and community settings. It offers a foundation for professional development. For those who wish to progress to graduate status they can undertake the BA (Hons) Education award. Although this course does not gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), progression onto a PGCE or Graduate Training programme (GTP) may be a future option.
Students are expected to be employed in a educational support role. You will undertake small tasks and projects within your own working environment to support module sessions and assignments.
Entry requirement details
You will need:
- at least one year (or full-time equivalent) experience providing a relevant form of educational support
- full support from your manager, to allow you to undertake work-based activities
- evidence of professional development and study, for example, local authority courses with university credits, A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, Edexcel NVQ Three, STAC.
How to apply
Please apply online through our Application Portal.
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