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  • Psychology for Education Professionals (Foundation Degree)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Assessment will be varied and relevant to students’ work contexts and individual interests and will include case studies, small-scale research reports, class presentations, critical analysis of published research, learning and reflective journals, and essays, as well as some writing under exam conditions.

  • Attendance
      • One afternoon and one evening (on the same day, subject to option modules chosen) a week, plus two or three Saturdays a year for induction and day schools.
      • Years 1 and 2: October–June; Year 3: October–April.
  • Duration
      • Two years and two terms (part-time).
  • Entry requirements
      • No formal qualifications are required. You must, however, have a good standard of written and spoken English and basic computer skills. You must also have an active and ongoing engagement in the education sector working directly with young children or young people, either as a paid employee or as a volunteer for a minimum of one day a week. You will also require a workplace mentor.
      • The minimum age for entry to this degree is 21 years but we may also consider applications from those who will be 21 by 31 October 2013, providing you meet all other relevant criteria for admissions.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • A range of methods, including lectures (with students encouraged to ask questions and discuss points throughout and small-group exercises with feedback to the large group to provide an opportunity for clarification of ideas and discussion. Other methods may include videos, experiments, student presentations, and discussion of published articles. You will be given help to develop your study skills. You should also expect to build on your learning in class by undertaking significant guided independent study, including appropriate reading and research.



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Psychology for Education Professionals (Foundation Degree) - 2013/2014 entry

Are you working (or would you like to work) with children and young people in educational contexts? Then why not explore how current psychological understanding can enhance your professional practice? Study issues directly relevant to the everyday experience of educators, including: children’s intellectual and social development; emotional difficulties and behavioural challenges; communication and relationship-building; working with parents and carers; working in multidisciplinary teams; and reflective practice. You could then progress to our BSc Professional Studies or any of the other alternatives set out under 'Further study opportunities', below.
  • Course structure
  • Study resources

    • You have access to the Birkbeck Library, eLibrary and comprehensive online resources. As a Birkbeck student, you will also be entitled to use many other libraries through a number of access agreements including the SCONUL Access Scheme, which allows you to borrow from the libraries of over 170 UK higher education institutions. These include the libraries at the Institute of Education, London School of Economics, and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). You will also be able access many other University of London libraries for reference only.

  • Further study opportunities

    • Students who successfully complete this Foundation Degree can continue their studies to undergraduate degree level either by transferring the credit from this programme to our BSc Professional Studies, or by applying to join the final year of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree at the Institute of Education.

      Students working in Early Years interested in attaining Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) may apply to do so at an institution that has been accredited to grant this.

  • Careers information

    • This programme is equally appropriate for those who want to develop their practice and for those who want to attain a Level 5 qualification in order progress their career. You will also be able to continue your studies to degree level.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Apply now
    • How to apply

      Please note that a requirement of this degree is that you have an active and ongoing engagement in the education sector working directly with children or young people, either as a paid employee or as a volunteer for a minimum of one day a week. Unless you are already working in the sector, you will need to obtain both a placement and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance, both of which are likely to take some time to arrange. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

      Financial support
      Information about ways to finance your studies are available from our website and by contacting our Financial Support Team. We’re committed to doing everything we can to help students finance their studies and are offering a range of generous financial support packages to eligible students to complement the student loan scheme. These include reduced course fees and cash bursaries paid directly to you to support the other costs of study (such as books, childcare and travel).
    • Application deadlines and interviews

      Applications are welcome throughout the year and interviews are held every term.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
  • Key information set

    • Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).

      Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.

      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.