Course description
Are you currently working in an education setting and wondering how you can take your career to the next level whilst still working? Look no further, the Foundation degree in Education, Teaching and Learning support is designed to help you achieve a degree through attending university just one day a week helping you to learn whilst you earn!
You will join a community of practice of likeminded professionals working in education settings to share your experience, develop your employability and work towards the job of your dreams.
Our hugely popular course draws upon psychology, sociology and philosophy to take an applied approach to understanding how we can improve the education system. You will work alongside inspiring academics and supportive students to develop your critical thinking, communication, creativity and form lifelong friendships through engagement in collaborative projects exploring how we can develop the education system to address the challenges of the 21stcentury.
Our innovative co-construction model sets us apart from other degrees because your needs, interests and lived experience form the basis of the taught curriculum with opportunities to impact what and how you learn. Furthermore, our small class sizes mean you will be nurtured and cared for by a sensitive and friendly team of internationally recognised academics and educators. Book on to the next open day and see for yourself!
The Foundation Degree Education, Teaching and Learning in Practice from Newman University, Birmingham, is a highly regarded qualification within the field. It has been designed in consultation with employers and other education practitioners. It is a work-based qualification that may provide progression onto the final year of an Honours degree course, and, for those who wish to, can be the first step towards a teaching career.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry requirements are flexible but normally you will possess a Level 3 qualification, such as A levels, a BTEC or NVQ level 3, and 2 years vocational experience.
A typical offer being, 48 UCAS points and GCSE English at Grade 4 (C) or above.
The University accepts appropriate T Levels as part of its usual entry requirements.
You must have access to a school setting on a full or part-time, employed or voluntary basis, with the support of your head teacher/employer.
International Students
The University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Birmingham Newman University for the full-time route for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
Training Course Content
Modules
Year One
- The Interdependent Learner
- Children and Young People in Society
- Theories of Education
- Education for Social Justice
- Reviewing Professional Practice
- Understanding Behaviour, Trauma and Mental Health
Year Two
- Safeguarding young people
- Research Methods
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Growing up global
- SEND
- Mentoring and Coaching
Course delivery details
On the Foundation degree in education, teaching and learning in practice we don’t believe in high-stakes exams. Instead, we believe that assessment should be a supportive and holistic experience. Consequently, we have a range of assessments potentially including:
- written coursework assignments
- portfolios
- poster presentations
- group/syndicate presentations
- individual presentations
- podcasts
- collaborative investigation
- Web-based publications
You will be provided with tutorials and feedback to support you in developing your academic and employability skills.
Special features
This course will enable the development of your ownexpertiseand will support you to explore your own education interests in-depth. You will be able to share relevant experiences and ideas with professionals leading the courseand alsowith fellow students.You will be respected as a learner, as your needs will betaken into accountto develop independent study skills which will be transferable to other education contexts.
Expenses
Full-time course fee (per year) for September 2024 is £9,250.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Birmingham Newman University
Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...