Learning Support FdA
University of Worcester
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Halesowen College

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SEP-24

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Duration

2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Halesowen College

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SEP-24

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt College)

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt College)

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**Overview**For many young people, learning support assistants are an essential part of their educational journey. The role requires patience and integrity, and brings with it considerable responsibilities and substantial rewards.At Worcester, this foundation degree in Learning Support has been designed to draw upon your existing knowledge and experience, and to develop new skills. With an emphasis on work-based assignments, your learning is orientated around your practical experience.For those ...Read more


Overview

For many young people, learning support assistants are an essential part of their educational journey. The role requires patience and integrity, and brings with it considerable responsibilities and substantial rewards.At Worcester, this foundation degree in Learning Support has been designed to draw upon your existing knowledge and experience, and to develop new skills. With an emphasis on work-based assignments, your learning is orientated around your practical experience.For those working or seeking work in a learning support role, this course will further your personal and professional development as a competent and confident practitioner, enhancing your career prospects and opening the door on to possible additional study and routes into teaching.


Key features

- Flexible locations: study at Halesowen College on a full or part-time basis. Subject to approval, the course will also run at BMet from September 2024- A sound basis for further study at Bachelors degree level, including our Education Studies and Integrated Working with Children and Families programmes delivered in Worcester- Support your professional development whilst exploring topics as diverse as the creative curriculum, managing challenging behaviour, inclusive education and exploring social care


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.


Recent University of Worcester achievements

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
34/81
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
85th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£14,000
UK Education graduate salary
£15,000

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32 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
20%
English Literature
19%
Health & Social Care
18%
Psychology
18%
English Language
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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16,200 per year

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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CUG ranking
85th
University of Worcester
Whittingham Road Halesowen Dudley B63 3NA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Old Hill  0.7 miles away
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