Learning and Teaching (FDLT)
About this course
FdA in Learning and Teaching (FDLT), an education degree focused on classroom support, pedagogy, and professional practice within educational settings. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake work-based practice alongside their academic studies. The programme is available with an optional SEND and Inclusive Provision pathway. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to SEND, Diversity and Inclusion, Using Digital Technology to Inspire and Support Learning, Planning and Pedagogy, Development of Children and Young People, and Work-Based Practice: The Reflective Practitioner. The second year advances these themes through Work-based Practice: Reflective Practices, Curriculum and Assessment, The Hidden Curriculum, and School and Society. Students also complete an Independent Research Project in their final year.
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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. Other Entry Requirements: You should provide a full Education history, including details of any Level 3 qualifications you may have. If you do not have a full Level 3 Extended Diploma, we may ask you to submit a written task before providing you with an offer. Maths and English GCSEs are not required but are recommended, especially for applicants seeking entry into Teacher Training post-BALT. You will need to provide details of your current workplace and job role, it would also be helpful to get a sense of your whole experience of working in education or alternative settings with children and young people. You can also provide details of other jobs you have had. You should also provide a full supporting statement, detailing your professional background, why you would like to do the course and what will the course prepare you for in the long term (whether this is teaching or not). You will need to ask your Headteacher to provide a supporting statement. This should be a character reference and an endorsement to release you from your workplace for one day a week. An applicant who does not meet these criteria may be considered, depending on their ability to demonstrate their suitability for admission, e.g. by completion of a written task in lieu of qualifications. Students may use Approval of Prior Learning scheme (APL) to apply for entry onto the programme as described in the University’s APL policy. Specifically, students who have achieved Hig
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 45%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Other Educational Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 76%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to SEND, Diversity and Inclusion
- Using Digital Technology to Inspire and Support Learning
- Planning and Pedagogy
- Development of Children and Young People
- Work-Based Practice: The Reflective Practitioner
- Work-based Practice: Reflective Practices
- Curriculum and Assessment
- The Hidden Curriculum
- School and Society
- Independent Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Learning and Teaching (FDLT) at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £29,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of Learning and Teaching (FDLT) at University of Northampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Learning and Teaching (FDLT) at University of Northampton?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Learning and Teaching (FDLT) at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is EE at A level.
How many students continue on Learning and Teaching (FDLT) at University of Northampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.