FdA Teaching and Learning at Plymouth Marjon University

There are options to study for this qualification through a Student Finance route, or through an Apprenticeship Funded route, please contact us if you would like to know more about these options. Study for a two-year foundation degree while working with children and young people in educational settings. Flexible study means you attend University just 22 days in the year.

Faculty: Education, Communities & Children  |  Duration: Two years full-time or four years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Developing Attributes of an Education Professional, Child Development and Wellbeing, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Children, Families and Social Justice, Reflection in practice, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. 2nd Year: Growing up global, Diversity in practice, Families and Communities, Unlocking creativity, Research in practice, Values in Practice.

Career pathways

The course offers the first step of a route into teaching if you have relevant experience, but do not yet have qualifications needed to join a teacher training course. You could also become a Special Educational Needs Coordinator or Family Support Worker, with a range of opportunities open to you including further study at Honours and Master's levels.

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