Explore how learning develops and how educational settings respond to diverse needs. Connect educational ideas with observation, research and reflective practice.
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For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
Learning and Child DevelopmentFoundation
Education Policy and Professional EthicsFoundation
Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success
Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values
Studying Young Children
Researching Education in an Everyday World
Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice
Placement 3: Who am I as a competent practitioner, continued professional development and collaboration?
Capstone Project
Outdoor Learning and Play in Different Contexts
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Design an object-sorting activity and explain how to adapt it to different stages of child development.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Learning and developmentEducational practiceInclusive education
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Early years teacher
Additional training or accreditation required
Support young children’s learning through planned activities and play.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000
How to get there: Complete the appropriate early-years teacher-training and EYTS/QTS route for the setting; a childhood or education award alone does not confer teacher status.
Plan learning, teach the primary curriculum and support pupil development.
Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£45,939
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2314: primary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Complete the appropriate teacher-training/QTS route and school placements; subject and age-range requirements apply, with additional SEND expertise for specialist teaching.
Adapt teaching for pupils with additional educational needs.
Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£53,000
How to get there: Complete the appropriate teacher-training/QTS route and school placements; subject and age-range requirements apply, with additional SEND expertise for specialist teaching.
Supports teachers and pupils with classroom learning.
Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£26,000
How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.
Support pupils with additional learning and communication needs.
Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000
How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.
Supports young children’s care, play and development.
Starting out
£16,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£24,000
How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.
Leads an early-years setting, staff and quality of care.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Build substantial early-years experience and obtain the relevant early-years/management qualification; meet safeguarding, suitability and applicable Ofsted/provider registration requirements.
Help learners overcome barriers to participation and achievement.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000
How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.
Work with families and schools to improve attendance and pupil welfare.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.
Use therapeutic play to help children express feelings and manage difficulties.
Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£53,000
How to get there: Complete profession-specific postgraduate practitioner training, supervised placements and the relevant BAPT/ADMP UK professional-registration requirements.
Assess needs and support people facing social and safeguarding challenges.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete an approved qualifying social-work programme and register with Social Work England or the relevant UK regulator; related study alone is insufficient.
Assess learning and development and advise schools and families.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Requires BPS Graduate Basis eligibility (conversion if needed), accredited specialist postgraduate or doctoral training, supervised practice and HCPC registration; this award alone does not qualify.
Organise learning programmes for local communities.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Develop programmes that support healthier communities.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.
Teach academic or vocational subjects in further education.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£47,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject or industry expertise and complete appropriate further-education teacher training; employers assess teaching experience and safeguarding.
Teach university students and contribute to academic research.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.
Lead a school, its staff, educational standards and resources.
Starting out
£61,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£149,000
How to get there: Requires appropriate teaching status, substantial classroom experience and successful school leadership; this award alone does not qualify a new entrant.
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check.Official source
Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.