FdA Professional Studies in Primary Education: University of Brighton

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Degree 
FdA
Address
FdA Professional Studies in Primary Education: University of Brighton, School of Education, Centre for Continuing Professional Development, A306 Checkland Building, University of Brighton, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9PH, Brighton, United Kingdom
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Subject
Education and Training
Course Language(s) 
English
Course Beginning 
September
Duration 
2.5 years part time
Scholarship and Grants 

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/money

Telephone 
+44 (0) 1273 643444
Fax 
+44 (0) 1273 643463
E-mail 

soec...@brighton.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/education/



Course details

This foundation degree is designed for teaching assistants currently working at Key Stage 1 and 2, and wishing to further their career opportunities and academic credibility in this field. The main focus is on your current workplace and there are opportunities to visit other schools. Your activities at work and university-based study are closely linked throughout the course.

Career and progression opportunities

This course will enable you to work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

After successfully completing the course, you may progress to the Professional Studies in Learning and Development degree, then to Qualified Teacher Status via the Graduate Teacher Programme or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - providing you meet government entry requirements for teaching.

Entry requirements

  • A-levels: not suitable.
  • International Baccalaureate: not suitable.
  • GCSE (minimum grade C): at least English language and mathematics or equivalent.
  • Other: Stage 1- at least 120 CATS points from programmes of study related to education, learning and development. Stage 2- at least 240 CATS points, of which at least 120 must be at level 2, from programmes of study related to education, learning and development.

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