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University degree

Learning Support

University of Portsmouth
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Take your learning support career to the next level with this Learning Support foundation degree course. Learning Support FdA Take your learning support career to the next level with this Learning Support foundation degree course. Applicants should be working in either a voluntary or paid relevant educational setting for a minimum equivalence of one day a week If you’re currently working in learning support – such as in a teaching assistant role – and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, our Foundation degree (FdA) in Learning Support will put you on the right track.

As a learning support professional, you play an invaluable role in enabling children to realise what they’re capable of. Your experience is excellent groundwork from which to develop greater educational support expertise, or even to move towards becoming a teacher.

Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
40%
In professional / skilled jobs
70%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£27,500
3 years on
£33,000
5 years on
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Portsmouth's own site.
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