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University degree
Learning Support
Farnborough College of Technology
Qualification
Degree
Length
7 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
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About this course
Advance your career in education with a foundation degree that equips you with professional skills, practical expertise, and nationally recognised credentials, all while supporting your work-life balance and opening doors to further study and teacher training. The LEARNING SUPPORT FDA FOUNDATION DEGREE is tailored for teaching assistants and learning support professionals seeking to deepen their impact in the classroom. Awarded by the University of Surrey and aligned with National Occupational Standards, the programme is delivered part-time over one evening per week, making it accessible for those balancing employment and personal commitments. Learners benefit from a curriculum designed to p
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
no formal qualifications5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
67%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£25,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation35%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
What students say National Student Survey
67%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback63%
Academic support64%
Well organised72%
Learning resources72%
Student community61%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you share a house…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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