BA (Hons) Learning Development and Support
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course The BA (Hons) Learning Development and Support at Liverpool John Moores University is the ideal preparation for an ITT in primary or early years education. You can study this degree while still working full time in an educational setting. The degree recognises that there is a need for experienced educational professionals such as Teaching Assistants, nursery staff and mentors, to have a greater understanding of the emotional and mental development of children and young people today.
It is aimed mainly at students who are returning to education after gaining practical knowledge from their work with children and want to progress to teacher training, social work or a mentoring role. Graduate employability skills are integrated into the course and supported by all staff and you will have opportunities to work directly with practitioners. The programme is constantly adapted to reflect current issues in education.
Key highlights
- Ideal preparation for initial teacher training in primary or early years
- Can be studied while working full time in an educational setting
- Focus on emotional and mental development of children and young people
- Opportunities to work directly with education practitioners
- Graduate employability skills integrated throughout the course
- Curriculum regularly adapted to reflect current issues in education
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after ITT)
- Early years teacher (after ITT)
- Higher level teaching assistant
- Learning mentor
- Social worker (after further qualification)
- Special educational needs teaching assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,740 per year
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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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