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Additional Support Needs
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Course summary
The FdA Additional Support Needs places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of individuals across the lifespan.
The curriculum is designed to support you to recognise and address the diverse needs of individuals they may work with, with a focus on enabling you to provide support tailored to each person's unique characteristics and requirements. Inclusion, equality, diversity, and rights are fundamental themes that run through the entire programme. The course places a significant emphasis on work-based learning, providing you with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. The reflective aspect of this practice ensures that you can connect your learning experiences to your specific contexts, personalising your educational journey. You are encouraged to broaden your expertise, reflecting on its application and potential utilisation within their respective sectors.
Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
This course prepares you for future careers opportunities in the field of additional support needs such as, Behavioural Support Assistant, Safeguarding Officer or Carer and Support workers.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Study options
- FdA • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 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:
- X161
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
- Campus Code:
- L
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- X161
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
- Campus Code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
T Level - P
P (C or above on the core)
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Other
- Applicants are expected to have paid or voluntary work in the relevant setting for 10 hours per week.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8220 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15090 | Year 1 |
| International | £15090 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15090 | Year 1 |
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
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