Foundation in Education, Teaching and Learning Foundation course
Oxford Brookes UniversityHeadington, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Foundation in Education, Teaching and Learning is an accessible and supportive starting point for anyone who wants to work in primary teaching or education. It is designed to help you build confidence, skills and academic experience before progressing to an undergraduate education degree. Whether you are returning to study, already working in education as a teaching or nursery assistant, or looking to strengthen your qualifications, this course supports your next step.
You will develop academic writing, research and study skills for university success, alongside professional skills valued across education settings. A compulsory placement gives you first hand experience in a real educational environment, allowing you to apply theory to practice, gain insight into classroom life and build confidence in your abilities. With a strong focus on support, employability and progression, the Foundation in Education, Teaching and Learning is a welcoming step into university learning, preparing you to progress to undergraduate education courses and move forward towards a rewarding career.
Key highlights
- Compulsory placement in a real educational environment
- Develops academic writing, research and study skills for university
- Builds professional skills valued across education settings
- Apply theory to practice and gain insight into classroom life
- Prepares you to progress to undergraduate education degrees
- Suits returners and teaching or nursery assistants
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?
- A-level: DD — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?
- BTEC: PPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.
Scholarships
International Student Scholarship
We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.
Up to £2,000Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship
Award value - £2,000
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Visa Renewal Discount
Award value - £558
Up to £558
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after further study)
- Teaching assistant
- Nursery assistant
- Early years practitioner
- Learning support assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 | International: £17,250
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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