Fast-track your career within the teaching and learning sector by studying the Foundation Degree Teaching and Learning Support.
Whether you’re new to this sector or you’ve already embarked on your chosen career path, this two-year degree course develops the skills and qualities needed to progress into roles such as School Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Officer and Family Support Worker.
The programme is unique in the following ways:
there is a strong focus on industry-based learning (facilitated by our own extensive employer relationships)
our experienced industry placement team will support you to find an appropriate and conveniently located placement
we also support you to get to grips with the process of studying (through an Introduction to Academic Study module and our team of dedicated personal learning mentors).
Student satisfaction – as a result – is extremely high, with many students progressing to our one-year honours top-up programme.
The course is taught by industry specialist tutors, online and at our dedicated University Centre in Blackpool. We offer a safe and friendly learning environment, smaller classes and dedicated one-to-one support – particularly welcomed by those who haven’t studied in a while.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
X990
Institution code:
B41
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass full Access to Higher Education Diploma
You will be required to be employed (paid/voluntary) in the teaching and learning sector whilst on course and thereafter for a minimum of 256 hours per year (average 8 hours per week over 32 weeks). You will also be required to supply a letter of support from your employer at enrolment. Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
93%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
England
8750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8750.0
Year 1
Scotland
8750.0
Year 1
Wales
8750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.
Provider information
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB
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