Program Overview

Learning and Teaching (FDLT)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: 73X7
• Level: Undergraduate UG FdA
• Duration: 2 years full time
• Starting: September
• Fees UK 25/26 >: Full Time: £9,535
• Location >: Waterside

Overview

The Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (FDLT) is designed for support staff who are currently working in schools and who wish to gain a recognised qualification specific to their role. The course aims to broaden and deepen teaching assistants’ understanding of children’s learning and to develop their ability to support teachers in raising pupil achievement. Participants are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of their work by analysing it in the context of relevant principles and research.

Highlights

• Employment-based course to fit with your schedule.
• Recognised qualification for support staff working with children, young people and adults
• Exemption from certain modules if you have relevant prior qualifications
• Highly experienced and supportive tutor team
• Progression to honours degrees and teacher training programmes, as well as other roles within education
• HP Laptop and software included with this course for eligible students.

Entry Requirements

• Level 3 qualification, for example Level 3 diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, NVQ Level 3, A levels (EE) or BTEC Diploma (PP), HLTA status or relevant professional development courses at HE level.
• At least 12 months experience working as a TA or other learning support role within a school or comparable educational setting.

Course Content

• Stage 1
  • PDT1066 Introduction to SEND, Diversity and Inclusion (20 Credits)
  • PDT1076 Using Digital Technology to Inspire and Support Learning (20 Credits)
  • PDT1079 Planning and Pedagogy (20 Credits)
  • PDT1080 Development of Children and Young People (20 Credits)
  • PDT1081 Work-Based Practice: The Reflective Practitioner (40 Credits)
• Stage 2
  • PDT2021 Curriculum and Assessment (20 Credits)
  • PDT2022 The Hidden Curriculum (20 Credits)
  • PDT2023 School and Society (20 Credits)
  • PDT2024 Independent Research Project (20 Credits)
  • PDT2019 Work-Based Practice: Reflective Practices (40 Credits)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees
  • UK Full Time: £9,535
  • UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
• Additional Costs: There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2025.

Staff

• Abbie Deeming - Senior Lecturer in Education (ECYP)
• Adam Chapman - Senior Lecturer in Education (ECYP)
• Dominic Murphy - Senior Lecturer in Education
• Devon Rossetti - Senior Lecturer in Education (SEN and Inclusion)
• Korrin Smith-Whitehouse - Senior Lecturer in Education
• Alexia Achtypi - Senior Lecturer in Education (ECYP)

Careers and Employability

• This course gives you the opportunity to progress onto an honours degree and can provide a route to Qualified Teacher Status including through an employment-based scheme or similar.
• Progression Courses
  • Learning and Teaching Top-Up BA

Related Courses

• Learning & Teaching (SEN/D and Inclusive Provision) FdA
• Learning and Teaching (top-up) BA (Hons)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) BA (Hons)