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Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day over two years. Fees are £8,500 per year, though student finance may be available to help with costs.

The course covers teaching and learning across a range of educational settings. These include Primary, Secondary, and Special Education. You'll study topics such as Additional Needs and build a work-based portfolio called Professional Practice in Education. Assignments and projects run alongside your practical work.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

The course aims to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding about learning and teaching in a diverse range of educational contexts, including Primary, Secondary and Special Education provision. As a result, the focus is on your practice, with a work-based portfolio, Professional Practice in Education, where you are supported and encouraged to be critically reflective practitioners. In addition, there are assignments and projects (such as those contained in the modules Additional Needs and Inclusion and the Core Curriculum, which aim to demonstrate and build on your knowledge and experience in this field. It is expected that as full-time students you will attend college for 16 hours per week for 30 weeks with additional time in placement and in directed study equating to 21 hours. Part-time students follow an equivalent study pattern over an extended academic year of 40 weeks. Click here to view the programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore teaching and learning across primary, secondary, and special education settings.
  • You'll develop a work-based portfolio to reflect on your own practice.
  • You'll study additional needs and how to support diverse learners.
  • You'll complete assignments and projects linked to real educational contexts.
  • You'll build critical reflection skills to evaluate your own teaching practice.
  • You'll develop knowledge of professional practice in education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Middlesbrough College. Assessment includes written assignments, projects, and a work-based portfolio. The portfolio, called Professional Practice in Education, is built through your time working in educational settings. You'll be supported to reflect critically on your practice throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Higher level teaching assistant, takes on greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students in further education settings.
  • Early years practitioner, supports young children's learning and development.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Education Studies, a full honours degree for those wanting to deepen their knowledge of education.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programmes, for those aiming to become a qualified teacher.
  • PGCE, a postgraduate route into teaching for graduates with a relevant degree.
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