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Learning Support

University Centre Rotherham

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Foundation Degree - FD

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UCAS Tariff

64

About this course


Course option

3years

Part-time | 2024

Subject

Learning support

**About this Course:**

This Foundation Degree is a vocational programme for those who are involved in learning support as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant, learning mentor, or as a volunteer in a learning support setting. The programme is designed to allow completion within three years of part-time learning, and all modules are closely related to the work of learning support workers.

The teaching team offer a high level of support and guidance to learners with one-to-one support available when needed and studying with us allows you to continue working in your local placement.

As the course is validated by the University of Hull, all processes, from admissions through to assessment, are regularly reviewed to ensure that there is compliance with university academic regulations, equivalence in academic standards, appropriate staffing and resources are maintained, and that there is a provision of a good quality Higher Education experience for all students on the programme.

**Modules Covered:**

* Study Skills for Higher Education

* Supporting and Enhancing Learning

* Social Contexts of Learning

* Digital Technologies for Learning

* Working with Professionals and Families

* Managing Behaviour

* Understanding Learning and Teaching

* Research Methods

* Safeguarding

* Policy and Practice

* Project Module

**Progression:**

- Progress from the Foundation Degree in Learning Support to Qualified Teacher Stauts (QTS) at primary level, or on to the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development top-up programme, available at University Centre Rotherham (UCR).

**Entry Requirements:**

We do not ask for specific qualifications but are looking instead for motivation, experience in learning support and evidence that you will be able to succeed in study at degree level.

- You should be in paid or voluntary learning support position at a recognised training or education establishment

- Basic IT skills

- Confident with the ability to write extended essays and reports.

- Although we do no require Maths, English Language or Science GCSEs for this course you may need such qualifications if you wish to move into teaching after this programme.

If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

Modules

This course includes the following units of study:
•Study skills for higher education
•Supporting and enhancing learning
•Social contexts of learning
•Digital technologies for learning
•Working with professionals and families
•Managing behaviour
•Understanding learning and teaching
•Research methods
•Safeguarding
•Policy and practice
•Project module

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£4,400
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,400
per year
Scotland
£4,400
per year
Wales
£4,400
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre Rotherham (UCR)

Department:

Business, Computing & Education

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64%
Learning support

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Education

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
73%
Staff are good at explaining things
73%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
73%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

90%
Library resources
91%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
55%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

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