Additional funding is also available according to need. The course has a strong practical orientation and gives particular emphasis to important current issues and developments, especially the National Curriculum, the use of Information and Communications Technology to support learning and teaching and development of the students' own subject knowledge to underpin their teaching effectively in the Secondary School. Excellent links exist with schools whose staff support students and who join students and University College staff in curriculum development activities. The BSc Education degree is taught in English. For students who are fluent in Welsh, provision is made for school experience in Welsh-medium schools.
Funding is available to support students on school placement.
Additional funding is also available according to need. There will be an emphasis upon practical and investigative work and 'hands on' experience. The teaching and learning methods used are designed to build up confidence, competence and independence as learners. This includes subject application, educational studies and 24 weeks of practical teaching. The University College has established partnerships with secondary schools, in order to provide students with appropriate and varied teaching experience.