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Education & Special Educational Needs (Learning In Harmony Trust)

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Learning in Harmony Trust
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Course summary

This Foundation Degree in Education and Special Educational Needs is designed for anyone who works in (or wishes to work in) education to support the teaching and learning of students.

This includes roles across the lifespan of teaching and learning, such as learning mentor, teaching assistant and learning support. It may offer insight to those wanting to train further to become a qualified teacher.

This Foundation Degree will equip you with skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and how to present information. It will also develop your skills and understanding of supporting others with their teaching and learning processes.

This course is run by our Partner College at Learning In Harmony Trust based in East London.

What you should know about this course:

  • This course is designed to develop your skills in supporting others.

  • You will have opportunities to work and learn with professionals in education.

  • You will develop skills like critical thinking, academic writing and presenting information..

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Learning in Harmony Trust

Study options

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X319
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
Learning in Harmony Trust
Campus Code:
Z
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X319
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
Learning in Harmony Trust
Campus Code:
Z

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

A level

One A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Mathematics and English Language/Literature. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interview
The programme has an interview as part of the entry requirements.
Other
Applicants are required to be working or volunteering in an educational setting.

English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

These fees are currently set for 2026/27 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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