Education Studies

Jan
Education Studies Foundation Degree/BA
After a successful career in the theatre and raising a family I decided to train to be a teacher. However, I did not have the necessary qualifications and I found it difficult to find a course that suited me. I was already employed as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a school, but I still needed to work – so combining both was imperative. King's College London is the only university in London to run this degree course and its reputation and facilities impressed me greatly.

I work four days a week and attend King's on the other day. I am enjoying my studies immensely, the environment is welcoming and not at all intimidating even though I am much older that most of the other students! I am even a student representative liaising between the course tutors and students.

The pastoral support at King's is fantastic. My lack of technology skills have not been an issue and any worries I have had, have been dealt with efficiently and confidentially. After my degree I plan to do a BA at King's and then hopefully apply to a graduate teaching programme within my school.