Overview

This Educational Practice course offered by University of Bedfordshire is designed for teaching assistants and individuals working in similar educational roles who wish to develop their professional knowledge and practice. Combining academic study with workplace experience, the programme helps students build a deeper understanding of learning, child development, inclusion, teaching support, and classroom environments. The course is delivered through a university-college partnership and enables students to apply theoretical concepts directly within their educational settings.

Key Facts

Students explore social, emotional, mental, linguistic, and physical development, alongside approaches to supporting literacy, numeracy, inclusion, and effective learning environments. The programme encourages reflective practice, professional growth, and evidence-informed decision-making through work-based learning and research activities. Assessments are closely linked to workplace experiences and include essays, case studies, portfolios, presentations, and reflective assignments. The degree also provides a pathway into teacher training and a range of educational support careers.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Developing Learning
Inclusive Practice
Developing English and Mathematics
English Theory and Practice
Reflections on Practice
Environments for Learning
Developing Mathematics
Child Development
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 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

applicants should apply at least 30 days before the course starts

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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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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9790 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

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Key Facts

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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