Inclusive Education (Part-time) (FdA)
The Foundation in Inclusive Education is designed for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and those who work or volunteer in other learning environments.
This course focuses on work-based learning, where students build on their existing skills and knowledge, gaining a higher education qualification in the process. By completing this degree, students follow a clear progression route, preparing them for further studies or career advancement. Many students go on to complete the Inclusive Education BA (Hons) top-up degree.
This programme is offered not only at the university’s campuses but also in wider community settings. This gives students the opportunity to experience real-world learning, helping them to apply what they learn in the classroom to their daily roles. The course allows students to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding of the links between theory, policy, and practice. They can draw on their own work-based experiences, making the learning process highly relevant and personal.
Students can complete assignments and presentations in either Welsh or English, allowing for bilingual delivery and supporting those with a strong understanding of the Welsh language. The course recognises the importance of the Welsh Government’s five Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants, which include Pedagogy, Professional Learning, Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration. These standards are embedded throughout the programme, giving students the chance to engage in professional development that will help them grow both individually and as part of a team. The aim is to develop their expertise so they can make a positive and sustainable impact on all learners.
Through this programme, students will gain transferable skills that will be valuable in a range of jobs and settings. These include reflective practice, the ability to think critically, and the capacity to collaborate and mediate with others. These skills are essential for success in the education workforce and beyond. The course encourages students to continually reflect on their own learning and development, ensuring that they are always improving and prepared for the challenges of the future.
The Foundation Degree in Inclusive Education offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable qualifications while working in the field. It supports skills development and offers a pathway to further academic achievement or career progression, all while making a real difference in the lives of learners. Whether you are looking to advance in your current role or pursue new opportunities, this programme offers a strong foundation for future success.
Manylion y cwrs
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Tuition Fees 2024/25 and 25/26
£1,950 per year
Mae'r rhaglen hon yn amodol ar ailddilysu.
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our philosophy to learning and teaching is centred on providing a supportive, engaging, and inclusive environment where students can apply theory to practice.
We encourage students to explore educational challenges, develop critical thinking, and gain valuable transferable skills. Through a blend of academic and work-based learning, we aim to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in diverse educational settings.
You will explore a range of foundational topics that are essential for understanding education today. You’ll delve into contemporary challenges in education, learning how to make a difference in the classroom and beyond. You will gain an understanding of supporting learners, particularly those with additional needs, and explore behaviours and interventions that influence the learning environment. The focus will be on developing your academic skills and the principles of learning and teaching to help you succeed in your future career.
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You will build on the skills developed in your first year while focusing on more specific areas of education. You will study numeracy and literacy, gaining insights into how these key skills shape learning across all stages of education. You will also explore the importance of language and culture in Wales, as well as topics such as mental health and well-being for children and young people. A strong emphasis will be placed on child protection, helping you understand the crucial role of safeguarding in educational settings.
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In this additional top up year, you will undertake an independent project, allowing you to apply your learning to a specific area of interest. You will also explore new ways of teaching and learning, including outdoor education and the impact of the digital revolution on education. You will examine classroom management techniques and develop a broader understanding of global perspectives in education. This year will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of educational settings, preparing you for leadership roles in the future.
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Disclaimer
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Mae’r modylau a amlinellir uchod yn enghreifftiau o’r hyn y gallwch ddisgwyl ei ddysgu ar y cwrs hwn yn seiliedig ar addysgu academaidd diweddar. Rydym yn adolygu ein cyrsiau yn barhaus i sicrhau bod yr ansawdd yn cael ei wella ac er mwyn rheoli ein hadnoddau. Gall yr union fodylau sydd ar gael i chi yn y dyfodol amrywio yn amodol ar argaeledd a diddordebau ymchwil staff, pynciau astudio newydd, amserlennu a galw myfyrwyr. Os yw eich cwrs yn cynnwys modylau dewisol, diben rhain yw darparu elfen o ddewis o fewn y cwrs. Gall argaeledd modylau dewisol amrywio o flwyddyn i flwyddyn a byddant yn amodol ar gyflawni isafswm niferoedd myfyrwyr. Golyga hyn na ellir gwarantu argaeledd modylau dewisol penodol.
Fel arfer, byddwch yn cwblhau 120 credyd y flwyddyn astudio ar gwrs llawn amser. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i’n Cytundeb Myfyrwyr.
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Ymwelwch  Ni Ar Gyfer Diwrnod Agored
Dewch i’n hadnabod ni, a’r lle y byddwch yn ei alw’n gartref tra byddwch yn astudio gyda ni, a chwrdd â’r arbenigwyr sy’n arwain ein cyrsiau a chlywed gan ein myfyrwyr presennol ynglŷn â’r hyn maen nhw’n ei garu am astudio gyda ni.
Staff
Ein Pobl
Cewch chi eich dysgu a’ch cefnogi gan ystod eang o staff a thimau proffesiynol yma i’ch helpu i gael y profiad prifysgol rydych chi’n chwilio amdano. Roedd ein staff addysgu yn 2il yng Nghymru am Addysgu, Asesu ac Adborth a Chymorth Academaidd (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu y bydd y cymorth a’r adborth a gewch chi yn eich helpu chi i ddysgu a datblygu sgiliau academaidd cryf. Mae ein myfyrwyr wedi ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru am Gyfleoedd Dysgu a Llais Myfyrwyr (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu bod ystod eang o gyfleoedd ar gael i wella eich astudiaethau a bod myfyrwyr yn chwarae rhan weithredol wrth lunio eu profiadau dysgu. Mae ein hymrwymiad i’ch dysgu chi wedi golygu bod ein myfyrwyr yn ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru ac yn gydradd 3ydd yn y DU am foddhad myfyrwyr (Times Higher Education, 2024, mesur ‘Positifrwydd Cyffredinol’). Dysgwch ragor am ein staff academaidd sy’n addysgu ar draws ein cyrsiau.
Further information
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To work/volunteer in educational setting 1 day per week.
Admissions Advice and Support
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Your written, verbal communication and creative skills will be developed across different methods as you learn the appropriate communication style for a particular subject area. For example, you might encounter a range of different assessment methods, including essays, reports, blogs, vlogs, as appropriate to different subject areas. There are no written examinations.
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Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually
UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.
Welsh Opportunities
As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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Resources are available online, however, should students wish to purchase hard copies then they are responsible for meeting these costs.
There is a bursary available for buying textbooks.
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Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section to find out more.
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This programme supports and enhances existing employment in educational settings. Previous students have gone on to be ALNcos, family project coordinators and most students go on to the BA (Hons) Inclusive Education.
