Learning and Teaching (FDLT)

Overview Updated 05/12/2018
If you work in a school and have a role supporting teaching and learning, for example 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 could provide opportunities for career development.

Additional
Information
Methods of Learning and Schedule
Sessions are taught one day per week and your face-to-face teaching will be consolidated with online materials, work-based practice and personal tutoring.
You will spend one day per week at the University over two years, spending the rest of your time in your workplace, consolidating your academic studies and building experience.
Course Details
This course aims to 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.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
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Applying for 2019
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Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
You must demonstrate the ability to undertake intermediate degree level study, through prior qualifications at NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Appropriate levels of numeracy and literacy are required to support learners in schools and usually a minimum of two years’ experience working as a teaching assistant.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
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Work-based Practice: The Practitioner's Role (40 Credits)
Module code: PDT1067Core Module Y
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Enriching the curriculum 1: Within the School (20 Credits)
Module code: PDT1064Core Module Y
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Pupil Engagement and Assessment (20 Credits)
Module code: PDT1065Core Module Y
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Introduction to SEND, Diversity and Inclusion (20 Credits)
Module code: PDT1066Core Module Y
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English and Maths: Core Subjects (20 Credits)
Module code: PDT1068Core Module Y
Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
- recognised qualification for teaching assistants
- employment-based course designed to fit with your work
- 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

Fees & Funding
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
Students who wish to complete this course in two years will be classed as full time even though attendance is only required one day a week. Students need to apply for funding as a full time student with Student Finance.
Scholarships
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The Chancellor's Fund
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