Foundation Degree in Children's Development and Learning at University of Reading

Programme overview

A vocational, work-based foundation degree for education practitioners working with children for at least 2.5 days a week, taught by the Institute of Education and studied at a partner college half a day each week. Assignments are designed around students' own workplaces.

Faculty: Institute of Education | Duration: 2 years full-time (work-based; half a day a week at a partner college) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Theories of Development and Learning, Partnership with Parents/Carers, Professional Skills in the Children/Young People's Workforce, Inclusive Practices, Creativity to Support Learning, Exploring Childhood, Leadership in the Children/Young People's Workforce and a Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be working or volunteering at least 2.5 days a week in a school or relevant setting and are normally expected to have an NQF Level 3 qualification in a work-related area and GCSE English Language at grade C or Level 2 equivalent. Applicants who do not fully meet the criteria (for example without Maths GCSE or the specified work experience) are considered case by case. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5. Contextual offers are available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,145 a year. UK/Republic of Ireland; academic year not stated on page Source

Duration: 2 years full-time

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