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University degree

Teaching Assistants

Tameside College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

This programme in Teaching Assistants is offered by Tameside College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with no formal qualifications.
no formal qualifications100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
80%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£22,000
3 years on
Β£23,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
80%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching94%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support79%
Well organised79%
Learning resources71%
Student community66%
In students' own words
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Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” good tr…
Third year Β· Full-time
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Solid, with caveats
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” the…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Tameside College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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