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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: X304
Education
University of StaffordshireBurton upon Trent, England
2 yearsDuration
£6,350Per Year (Home)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the FdA Education at University of Staffordshire. Based in Burton upon Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Are you keen on helping develop minds for the future? This may be the next step in fulfilling those aspirations, a Foundation Degree that offers comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and skills required by those supporting learning and teaching. This course will give you a deeper understanding of: up to date developments in the education sector; how to apply key theories and principles of education to your professional practice to meet the specific needs of your employer and your own personal development; wider professional and academic skills development to help secure your current empl... Home/uk fees are £6,350 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Educational Theory and Practice
Child Development and Learning
Inclusive Education and Diversity
Curriculum Design and Delivery
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Contemporary Issues in Education
Behaviour Management and Classroom Strategies
Work-Based Learning and Applied Practice
UCAS Code:X304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£6,350
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £16,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£22,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£22,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
64%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
85%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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