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DEGREE OPTIONS

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level 3 -
teaching & learning
TA - Level 3
2-Year Training
Programme - Year 1
Denbighshire
Grade 3: £12,015 - £12,501
10th February 2021
Denbigh High School
Fixed Term Contract
The Governing Body of Denbigh High School wish to
appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to
join our team that supports particular pupils...
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level 4 -
education & learning
HLTA - Level 4
2-Year Training
Programme - Year 2
Cardiff
£17,479 - £21,169
1st February 2021
The Cathedral School
Permanent
The Cathedral School Llandaff wishes to appoint
an experienced and motivated Teaching Assistant,
initially for our infant department, from March 2021...
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level 6 -
fully qualified teacher
Teacher - Level 6
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Degree & PGCE
Teachers’ Pay Scale
12th February 2021
Llanfoist Primary School
Temporary
purpose of post: Your chance to make a real difference;
the chance to become part of a highly effective team.
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At Sporting Marvels we are always pushing our team
to invest in themselves around their commitments. As
you’ll have read throughout this brochure, our 2-Year
Training Programme actually demands this on both
the education and sporting fronts by making certain
qualifications mandatory for internal progression.
As well as their DBS, First Aid & Level 2 Safeguarding
Children & Young People, Interns must complete the
Level 3 Teaching & Learning and a UKCC Level 1 Sports
Coaching before they can be considered for promotion
to Trainee. Once at this tier, individuals must complete
the Level 4 Education & Training and a UKCC Level 2
Sports Coaching before they can be considered for
Senior Marvel status. However, our pushing doesn’t
stop when the 2-Year Training Programme ends, as
several individuals have also acquired degrees during
their time as a Marvel, whilst others have instead
pursued other qualifications aimed at boosting their
long-term career prospects and earning potential.
Specifically on the degree front, Sporting Marvels
can create bespoke financial arrangements and timetables
around Marvels pursuing further education,
whilst also supporting UCAS & Student Finance Wales
applications where needed. Of course, part-time and
full-time further education each have their own advantages
and disadvantages unique to individual circumstances/wants
such as living away or living at home,
all of which should be weighed up by interested individuals.
But there is no doubt that the financial benefits
are the main advantage of a part-time degree over
a full-time course. In the case of Sporting Marvels at
least, not only are you able to add “income floors” to
yourself via Level 3 & Level 4 qualifications (see examples,
left) and earn whilst you do this so as not to incur
“living debt”, but tuition fees for part-time degrees
are significantly cheaper than for full-time courses (at
least £27,000 for most undergraduate degrees). The
“income floors” qualifications can even better equip
an individual to earn money around a future full-time degree via agency work if required or if time spent with
Sporting Marvels is only for a few years. Also, for Welsh students studying in Wales or at the Open University,
the means-tested grant based on household income is still available in the
same way as it is for full-time students.
Average Student Debt UK - £40,000
Average Student Debt Welsh Student Studying in Wales - £25,000
For part-time degrees, there are far more options relating to student financing
as you’ll see on the following page. For example, a student working in Sporting Marvels with a higher end
household income between £45,001 - £50,000 would be entitled to a non-repayable grant of £1,173 per year.
This amount alone, without further tuition/living loans, would cover the full tuition cost of an Open University
degree assuming living costs were covered through their day to day role with us. This would essentially mean
the student achieving a degree with no debt.
More info on the financials for students who meet the basic eligibility criteria, as well as a selection
of degrees that work well around Sporting Marvels, can be found on the following pages...
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tuition fees loan:
Part-time students at a university or college in Wales, or at the Open University, can get a Tuition Fees Loan
of up to £2,625 per year, depending on the cost of the course. The Tuition Fees Loan is paid in 3 instalments.
Payments are made directly to their university or college after Student Finance Wales receive confirmation that
the student is attending. Students are charged interest on their Tuition Fee Loan from the first day the money is
paid to their university or college until the loan is repaid in full or cancelled.
Students must be studying at a course intensity of at least 25% to get a Tuition Fee Loan. For a student doing
their degree over 6 years, taking 60 credits per year, course intensity = 50% (a full-time student would undertake
120 credits per year).
living support:
Part-time students can apply for a Welsh Government Learning Grant to help with their living costs (which
doesn’t have to be paid back) and also for a Maintenance Loan on similar terms to a Tuition Fees Loan. Of
course, if a student wished, they could use the grant to pay their tuition fees if their living costs were covered
by other means.
household income
£0 - £25,000
£35,000
£45,000
£55,000
£59,200+
STUDENT FINANCE WALES
grant
loan allowed
50% Course Intensity
£3,000
£820
£2,270
£1,550
£1,538
£2,282
£808
£3,012
£500
£3,320
total available
£3,820
£3,820
£3,820
£3,820
£3,820
These are indicative figures for 2021/22 as full information has yet to be published and is subject to regulations being made
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Part-time Course Length: 6 years
BA (HONS) BUSINESS
location: University of South Wales, Newport City Campus
attendance: 1 day per week, 6 contact hours between 2pm and 9pm
fees: Fee per 20 credits = £680; Total tuition cost of degree (360 credits) = £12,240
All fees are based on the 2020/21 academic year and are subject to change
overview: This degree focuses on your personal and professional development, giving you the skills and
ability to put business knowledge into practice. It is designed specifically for part-time students so that you can
apply your knowledge in your workplace. The taught modules cover financial, legal, ethical, people-related,
strategic, digital and international aspects of business, while during the summer, you will complete ‘Learning
through the Workplace’ modules which do not require attendance at the campus.
links to your role in sporting marvels: This degree will give you an insight into the management aspects
of Sporting Marvels and its associated small businesses, e.g. income generation, staff management, legal and
ethical responsibilities and partnership strategies. You will gain more knowledge and appreciation of the work
of Sporting Marvels’ off-field team and how this underpins our in-schools work.
future careers: Accountancy, advertising, banking, financial services, general management, personnel management,
management consultancy, public relations, retail management, sales and marketing, starting your
own business.
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Part-time Course Length: 6 years
BA (HONS) HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT
location: University of South Wales, Glyntaff Campus, Pontypridd
attendance: 1 day per week
fees: Fee per 20 credits = £680; Total tuition cost of degree (360 credits) = £12,240
All fees are based on the 2020/21 academic year and are subject to change
overview: This degree provides the foundation for a variety of careers in the health and social care sector,
from working with individuals to managing people. You’ll gain a sound understanding of the knowledge,
skills and principles that will prepare you for employment in this sector. You’ll learn about all aspects of an
individual’s journey through the health and social care pathway, considering the leadership, management,
policy, contemporary issues and practice that influence their experiences. Work placements throughout the
course help you develop a clear picture of different careers open to you.
links to your role in sporting marvels: As a Marvel you will be working with many school children from
all walks of life, helping them to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. This degree will give you a deeper
understanding of health and wellbeing, and the social issues, policies and practices which may influence the
health and wellbeing of individuals and the community.
future careers: Health and Social Care graduates have gained roles as health services managers,
coordinators, educators, trainers, technicians and support workers. There are employment opportunities in
local government, health boards, non-governmental organisations and the independent sector.
Part-time Course Length: 6 years
BSC (HONS) SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
location: University of Wales Trinity St David, Carmarthen Campus
attendance: 1 day per week
fees: Fee per credit = £35; Total tuition cost of degree (360 credits) = £12,600
All fees are based on the 2020/21 academic year and are subject to change
overview: The degree is aimed at those with an interest in sport, health and physical activity who wish to
deepen their understanding of the functioning of the human body. The core subjects are physiology, psychology
and biomechanics, while you’ll also have the opportunity to study the principles of training and exercise, and
nutrition. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge practically in the university’s well-equipped sports science laboratories,
developing the hands-on skills required to use equipment such as motion analysis software and body
composition analysers. There is also the option to gain a vocational award such as Gym Instructor or Personal
Trainer alongside your studies.
links to your role in sporting marvels: As a Marvel, you will be teaching Physical Education to primary
school children on a daily basis, as well as being involved with after school clubs and sporting events for children.
This course would allow you to delve deeper into your understanding of sport and exercise and its effect
on the human body, increasing your ability and confidence in planning, leading and coaching sporting activities
for young people.
future careers: Sports coaching (youth and/or adult), strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, performance
analyst, nutritionist, sport therapist, sport scientist (working with a professional sports team or sport
governing body), NHS clinical exercise physiologist, academic research.
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The Open University specializes in part-time degrees for students who
have full-time work or family commitments. As such, it has the widest
range of part-time degrees in the UK, but for the purposes of this
brochure we’ve only highlighted a few examples below.
Part-time Course Length: 6 years (up to 10 years at discretion of student)
BA (HONS) EDUCATION STUDIES (PRIMARY)
location: Open University
attendance: Mostly Online
fees: Fee per 60 credits = £1,032; Total tuition cost of degree (360 credits) = £6,192
All fees are based on the 2020/21 academic year and are subject to change
overview: This degree is aimed at those interested in pursuing a career within education or becoming a
primary school teacher. It will give you a sound foundation for further study, developing your understanding
of policy and practice in primary education, and giving you the knowledge and skills needed to work
collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings. It is practice-focused for professional learning about
primary school education. Please note however that it does NOT give you qualified teacher status (QTS) - on
finishing the degree you would still need to do one of the available programmes of Initial Teacher Education
(ITE) to qualify as a primary school teacher.
links to your role in sporting marvels: As a Marvel, you will be working with primary school children on
a daily basis. This degree will enhance your knowledge of learning, teaching and child psychology, enabling you
to be more effective and confident in your role and in making a real difference to the children you work with.
future careers (many of these will require some further study): Primary school teacher, play therapist, play
worker, children’s centre manager, special needs coordinator, learning mentor, educational psychologist,
speech and language therapist, child protection officer, education administrator/manager.
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Part-time Course Length: 6 years (up to 10 years at discretion of student)
BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES
location: Open University
attendance: Mostly Online
overview: Provides a thorough introduction to the social sciences and explores a range of topical social,
political and economic issues. You then have the option of continuing with broad-based study or specialising in
criminology, economics, geography, philosophy, politics, psychology, religious studies or sociology.
future careers (may require some further study): Social worker, civil servant, charity worker, business
manager, trade union official, local government officer.
Part-time Course Length: 6 years (up to 10 years at discretion of student)
LLB (HONS) LAW
location: Open University
attendance: Mostly Online
overview: Gives you an understanding of the role and place of law in today’s society, and the legal knowledge
to understand and apply the law, together with skills of legal analysis.
future careers (may require some further study): Solicitor, barrister, legal advisor, paralegal.
Part-time Course Length: 6 years (up to 10 years at discretion of student)
BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
location: Open University
attendance: Mostly Online
overview: Combines study of the social and natural sciences to give you an understanding of the societal
& biophysical dimensions of environmental issues, and the policy debates around environmental change.
future careers: Community education manager, nature conservation officer, sustainability manager,
environmental education officer, parks manager, recycling officer, overseas development.
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