Overview

This Educational Practice course from University of Bedfordshire is designed specifically to suit your existing work commitments, it builds on the experience you have already gained in the classroom to combine academic theory and understanding of best practice.

It can provide a route to a teaching qualification – on completion you have the opportunity to join the BA Applied Education Studies course, after which you may choose to progress to Primary PGCE/Schools Direct/ SCITT programmes to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Why choose this course?

Learn locally – giving you easy access to part-time study designed to fit around your existing work or childcare commitments

Study using a variety of approaches including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and the virtual learning environment – as well as being encouraged to share your experience with other students through self-support group

Develop your practical experience through work-based tasks and observed classroom practice – combined with academic study

Gain enhanced career opportunities through achieving a formal qualification specifically designed for support staff working in educational settings.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Because of the work-based nature of your course, all assignments require you to examine your strengths and aspirations for career development and demonstrate your potential as an educational practitioner.
The Educational Practice curriculum at University of Bedfordshire is a link between professional and theoretical strands so unit tutors will stress the application and evaluation as it relates to your organisational context.
When you have completed the FdA, the opportunity to continue at a higher level with the BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies is offered as a direct progression. You may then apply for Primary PGCE/Schools Direct/SCITT programme to gain QTS status. However you must have achieved Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above (or accredited equivalencies) and passed the relevant QTS Skills Tests.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Behaviour Management And Inclusion

Higher Education Study

Supporting Discovery Learning

Supporting Literacy And Mathematical Development

Disability And Special Needs In Practice

English: Theory And Practice

Supporting Personal, Social And Emotional Development

Audience

We are looking for students who will contribute to and benefit from a programme of study with us. We will consider you as an individual and take into account all aspects of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for both breadth and depth in your current studies as well as enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grantham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Foundation Degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.

Foundation Degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.

As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 32-48 points, based on your level 3 studies.

Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don't have traditional academic qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6165 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6165 GBP / year

≈ 6165 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU:

The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree is £6,165 per year.

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Overview

Why choose this course?

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Audience

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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