Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Keighley College

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Keighley College

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Park Lane Campus

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Encourage education and mould minds with our comprehensive degree course. Whether you’re currently employed or want to start your first learning support role, our foundation degree will prepare you to support the learning of 4-25 year olds. Explore teaching methods and supporting learning concepts as you carve a career in the classroom.Become a teaching assistant, study coach or progress mentor with our Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree. You will gain the academic knowledge, ...Read more

Encourage education and mould minds with our comprehensive degree course. Whether you’re currently employed or want to start your first learning support role, our foundation degree will prepare you to support the learning of 4-25 year olds. Explore teaching methods and supporting learning concepts as you carve a career in the classroom.Become a teaching assistant, study coach or progress mentor with our Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree. You will gain the academic knowledge, technical skills and practical experience demanded by industry employers. Develop autonomy and independent thinking as you explore multiple learning methods and formulate your own teaching style.As you progress through this course, you will develop your skills, knowledge and experience through engaging with a range of study modules. You will learn the concepts of supporting learning, as well as supporting technology enhanced learning. While improving your academic skills, you will complete subject-specific supporting learning modules.Work experience is essential to succeed in this sector so we embed placements in this programme. You will be expected to gain experience of working with children and young people as a part of the course.Please note students will need to hold a live enhanced DBS which may incur costs.

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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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
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Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20

Its a great place to be at for academics approach It is a very comfortable place to be apart of as it has enough support available for every individual to access to higher..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20

So far my overall experience has been very good. I feel confident with my assignments so far and enjoy attending class. I do arrive at 4pm just as the canteen closes and sometimes..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

One of which to be in a relevant subject.

Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

A typical offer would be based on students achieving their Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, 24 of which are to be at Merit in a relevant subject.

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England

£8,745 per year

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£8,745 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,745 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,745 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20
Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree
Its a great place to be at for academics approach It is a very comfortable place to be apart of as it has enough support available for every individual to access to higher...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20
Supporting Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree
So far my overall experience has been very good. I feel confident with my assignments so far and enjoy attending class. I do arrive at 4pm just as the canteen closes and sometimes...
Read more
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Keighley College Bradford Road Keighley Bradford BD21 4HQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Keighley  0.1 miles away

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