FdA Inclusive Practice

2 years full time

Venue

Knightstone Campus

Why choose this course

This work-related degree level course will enhance the ability of
professionals working with people with learning difficulties and/or
disabilities in the field of education and/or in the community.

Course structure and content

Taught sessions will take the form of formal lectures, group seminars
and practical work. You will study modules in the following areas:

Year one

Supporting professional practice 1
Contributing to the support of people with autistic spectrum conditions
Introduction to education policy and disability equality
Behaviour for Learning (B4L)
The voice of the learner
Thinking and learning.

Year two

Supporting professional practice 2
Social cohesion and well being
Understanding learners with literacy difficulties
Working in partnership: parents and professionals
Independent study
Supporting people with autistic spectrum conditions.

In partnerhip with

Entry Requirements

Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 120 points. You will be interviewed and you should provide evidence which demonstrates that you can benefit from studying this Foundation
Degree course and are able to achieve the required standard. You will need to have access to an educational/social context for
children/young people or adults who have additional support
requirements through paid or voluntary work.

If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, previous
experience may be taken into account. You will be assessed on
an individual basis.

If you intend to progress to the Honours top-up stage you will also need Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification. It is possible to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree, but you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.

Progression

On successful completion of the Foundation Degree you may have the opportunity to progress to the BA (Hons) Education in
Professional Practice.

Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

How to apply

Full-time courses

Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.

Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.