Overview

Throughout the Learning Support from University of Portsmouth you'll study at one of our partner colleges. Whichever you choose, you’ll be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.

When you graduate, you'll have new skills and insight to bring to your learning support role. You could also use your foundation degree to access further study that leads to Qualified Teacher Status.

Career opportunities:

This Learning Support Foundation degree (FdA) will enrich your classroom experience with the education theory, best practice approaches and professional recognition you need to best support children in an assisting role, or to progress on a new career path towards becoming a teacher.

After the course, you'll have a university-level qualification that's recognised in the primary school sector.

You'll stand out as a learning support professional with the skills to work in:

primary learning support
higher level teaching assistance (HLTA)
learning mentorship
family support
behaviour management

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Educational Contexts
How Learning Develops
Learning in Groups
Supporting Literacy

The Role of the Professional in Supporting Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, 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

Applicants should be working in either a voluntary or paid relevant educational setting for a minimum equivalence of one day a week.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6355 GBP / year

≈ 6355 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU students – £6,355 a year (may be subject to annual increase)

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Learning Support.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Portsmouth

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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