Education - Mansfield FdA
- Level(s) of Study: Foundation degree / Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): X311
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Two years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: NTU in Mansfield
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Are you ready to take the first step towards a future in education? The FdA Education course covers how people learn and develop throughout their lives – enabling you to make a difference to learners of all ages.
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll get to grips with a range of social, cultural, and political aspects of education. You’ll explore the meaning of education, who it’s for and whether it’s socially just. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll also consider education in its broadest sense at local, national and international level.
Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress in a diverse range of careers in education.
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The course includes a placement alongside your studies in an educational setting, giving you hands-on experience and the confidence to become an effective practitioner. -
On completing the course, you will be eligible to top-up to degree-level study with the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Practice (Top-up). -
On completing this foundation degree, you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work and take up a variety of careers within education. -
NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your future career
With an FdA in Education, you will be eligible to apply to study BA (Hons) Education and Professional Practice (Top-up).
Graduates from this course are well-placed to take up a variety of careers within education and students can go straight into work after their foundation degree.
With an FdA in Education you can start your career path towards roles such as:
- Teaching Assistant
- Early Year Educator
- Childminder
- Primary Teacher
- Nursery Teacher.
Excellent placement opportunities
The second year of the programme includes a significant placement in an educational setting. If you are already working within an educational setting, then your placement can be with your employed setting.
This will provide you with a hands-on experience within a teaching environment. This experience will be used throughout the second year to enable you to analyse how teaching theory and educational policy impacts on teaching and learning.
Why undertake a placement?
- You will gain vital experience in a vocational position.
- It will boost your CV and build useful contacts for your future career.
- There are some exciting and challenging opportunities available.
Careers Team
At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or complete our enquiry form.