Foundation Degree Supporting Learning and Teaching
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 - 9 years | April | find out | find out |
About Foundation Degree Supporting Learning and Teaching, FDA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Course Overview
The programme offers a comprehensive range of generic modules suitable for those who wish to work in early years, primary or secondary schools, including special education settings. It combines university-based study and work placements, allowing students to examine both theory and practice relating to supporting learning and teaching.
Modules
- Study and Work skills
- Behaviour
- Learning
- ICT
- Language Acquisition and Literacy
- Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- PSE
- Science, Technology and Numeracy
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Classroom based research
Course Tutor(s)
Jill Morgan
Assessment
This is a required element of the programme during term time, consisting of a minimum of 60 hours per term. This provides opportunities for students to develop work skills and apply theory learned during college based sessions. A variety of different types of placement will be offered during the two years of the programme. A DBS check is required
Career Opportunities
On completion of the Foundation Degree, students may wish to complete the one-year top-up to a full Bachelors degree in Education Studies at UWTSD Swansea (or other similar top-up programmes). This could lead to
a teaching or other professional career in education. Alternatively the Foundation degree itself provides a high level of qualification when applying to work in a support role (Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, etc.) in school settings.
Further Information
For general information contact:
Lesley Morgan,
Tel: 01792 482070 or lesley.morgan@sm.uwtsd.ac.uk
Related Courses
- BA Education Studies
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Wales Trinity Saint David to find course entry requirements.
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