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Primary Pathway FdA
Quick facts:
UCAS Code: X320
UCAS Institution Code: L68
Level: 5
Duration: 2 Years full time
Location: Centre for Health, Social and Child Care
Fees: Home fee is £3290 per year. International fee is £5865 per
year.
What is this course about?
This excellent course builds on your experience of working in a
primary school classroom setting. It is perfect for classroom
assistants keen to extend their knowledge of teaching techniques
and understanding of children in education. The combination of
theoretical aspects and thorough work-based learning elements
allows you to develop both professional skills in the workplace and
theoretical understanding from the taught components of the course.
The course is in partnership with London Metropolitan
University.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for classroom assistants who wish to
improve their career prospects and those wishing to progress onto
the Registered Teacher Programme or BA Honours in Early Years or
Educational Studies.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need to have a NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistants or a
BTEC National Diploma/CACHE Diploma in Child Care, Health or Socail
Care. In addition, at least two years full time experience of
working with children in a primary school classroom. You should
currently be working in a primary school, either as a paid employee
or a volunteer. You will also need two satisfactory references, and
clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) to work with young
children.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications and appropriate
experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International applications will be considered on a case-by-case
basis with equivalent qualifications being accepted.
What will I study?
There are sixteen modules on the course, 8 are taught in the
first year and 8 in the second year. Assessments draw on both
professional skills you develop in the workplace and theoretical
understanding gained by the taught components of the course. You
need to identify a mentor (usually based in your school).
What qualification will I get?
On successful completion you will gain an Education: Primary
Pathway Foundation Degree, awarded by London Metropolitan
University.
What can I do after the course?
You may either progress to a BA Honours in Education Degree or
gain direct entry to a Registered Teacher Programme at London
Metropolitan University, or at any other University.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code X320, UCAS
Institution code L68
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on our
website, please contact the Course Information Unit on tel: 020
7700 9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk