Middlesbrough College
Teaching and Learning Support FD
Middlesbrough College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Teaching and Learning Support FD and other courses in tourism, transport and travel at Middlesbrough College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in tourism, transport and travel.

Overall student satisfaction
91 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22910 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £19839 - £26189 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

The course aims to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding about learning and teaching in a diverse range of educational contexts, including Primary, Secondary and Special Education provision. As a result, the focus is on your practice, with a work-based portfolio, Professional Practice in Education, where you are supported and encouraged to be critically reflective practitioners. In addition, there are assignments and projects (such as those contained in the modules Additional Needs and Inclusion and the Core Curriculum, which aim to demonstrate and build on your knowledge and experience in this field. It is expected that as full-time students you will attend college for 16 hours per week for 30 weeks with additional time in placement and in directed study equating to 21 hours. Part-time students follow an equivalent study pattern over an extended academic year of 40 weeks

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Teaching and Learning Support FD at Middlesbrough College

25% Finance Professionals
15% Administrative occupations
15% Skilled trades occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

A number of Teaching methods will be utilised to support and assess you, including seminars, lectures, interactive workshop sessions as well as ‘Blended Learning’ methods drawing on our virtual learning environment (VLE) as well as allocated tutorial support. Study skills are a major aspect of the programme and are incorporated into many of the modules such as: Study skills within research will be implemented as a learning strategy. You will access self-study resource materials and media on the VLE and internet. You will receive written and oral feedback to help you improve your future work. You are expected to work independently and responsibly throughout the duration of your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Qualification requirements

You must be 18 years or over by 31 December in your first year of study. You must commit to gaining experience working in a school sector 4-19 and have access to 150 hours (as a minimum) working in an school setting (paid or voluntary work). You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development within in the school sector. You must have some experience working in a school sector 4-19 and whilst on the course you are expected to spend a minimum of 150 hours as a Teaching Assistant within an Educational setting. It is not a prerequisite of the course that you have a placement before starting the course; however, it is envisaged that you will gain a placement soon after you have commenced the programme. Furthermore, it is requirement of the course to complete the 150 hours in placement by the end of the year. Although, you are expected to find your own placement, assistance will be provided if required. You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme and complete a written answer of 300 words outlining why you want to study on the degree programme and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 degree or equivalent in a related discipline foundation. You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in a school sector and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Teaching and Learning Support, FD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Teaching and Learning Support FD

EU £6900 year 1
England UK £6900 year 1
Northern Ireland £6900 year 1
Scotland £6900 year 1
Wales £6900 year 1
Channel Islands £6900 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is an institution that mainly provides education at the further education level, with some limited higher education offerings, and can be found on their single campus location in Middlesbrough, England.

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