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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Waterside Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a an exam type
This programme is specifically designed for those who have a role supporting teaching and learning in schools whether that be as a teaching assistant, unqualified teacher, cover supervisor, learning mentor, HLTA or learning support assistant. The Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching is a recognised qualification for your role and will aid your professional development.You will develop your understanding of children’s learning and build on your ability to support teachers in raising pupil achievement, as well as looking at some of the wider aspects of school provision. You will be encouraged to analyse your work in the context of best practice, relevant principles and research.The course also provides support for developing and extending the skills, knowledge and understanding related to the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) professional standards. By the end of this course you will be able to demonstrate excellent practice, underpinned by theoretical understanding. Our experienced and supportive tutors, alongside mentors in your workplace, will help you to excel.Successful completion of this course gives you the opportunity to progress onto an honours degree and can provide a route to Qualified Teacher Status including through an employment-based scheme or similar.- Two locations to study from based on student numbers.- Employment-based course to fit with your schedule.- Recognised qualification for support staff working with children, young people and adults- Exemption from certain modules if you have relevant prior qualifications- Highly experienced and supportive tutor team- Progression to honours degrees and teacher training programmes, as well as other roles within education
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025**. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD - DEE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BCC - CCCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):
MPP Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
P3,P3,P3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
MPP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
MPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff requirements
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
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