Course Summary

Have a passion for supporting people in their learning? Keen to inspire, but not sure if teaching is the right path? Well, our course is for you. We have designed our programme so you can study aspects of teaching and learning, from pre-school to higher education, without committing to becoming a teacher and keeping your career options open. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** We give you the flexibility to carve your degree based on your interests and career plan. Initially, you’ll learn general aspects of teaching and learning, which you can continue with, or should you want to, you can take a pathway in Early Years Education or in special needs (SEND). We offer a good grounding to prepare you for a range of educational settings and we’ll also support you with the statutory skills test if you need to take them. All the theory you learn in lectures and seminars will be backed up practically in your work-based experience. Not only will this boost your confidence, but it’ll bolster your CV. - We are the top university in the North West for Employability - 9 out of 10 of our graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020) - We have a strong partnership with schools and educational providers which has the potential to help you secure placements and enhance your job prospects - Study in small class groups, so we get to know you well - Support throughout your studies from a personal tutor - Flexible nature of the course means you can carve your own course to suit your career path - Use your existing voluntary work or employment as a work placement - Work-based placements enhance your academic knowledge - Use of our educational facilities - Boost your professional and employability skills throughout your studies - All tutors have a wealth of experience in teaching - You’ll gain a good grounding in literacy and numeracy support, together with understanding development and behaviour for a career in a range of educational settings. After successful completion of the course, we’ll support you in applying to postgraduate QTS programmes and teacher training opportunities if you wish to become a primary school teacher. You’ll be based in Lancaster, living in a vibrant student city by the spectacular North West coastline and just an hour away from the Lake District National Park and big cities like Manchester. So, whether you want lively or leisurely, you’re within reach of both.

Course Details - Modules

Year one - Compulsory modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts, Introduction to Safeguarding in Education, Supporting English in Teaching and Learning, Learning and Development, Educational Environments, Supporting Maths in Teaching and Learning. Year two - Compulsory modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2, Understanding Behaviour in Teaching and Learning, Frameworks for Learning and Teaching, Working with other Professionals and Parents, Global Childhoods, Planning an Enquiry. Year three - Compulsory modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3, Inclusive Practice, Developing a Specialism, Current Issues in Education and International Perspectives, Technology Enhanced Learning, Special Study.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: X30A

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Lancaster

Campus code:

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


GCSE English at grade C/4 or above

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 13250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 13250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

Provider information

Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Carlisle
CA1 2HH

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