It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based training that helps people to change the way they think and feel about their experiences. To mark Mental Health Awareness
I was seven when my mum died, and I had to move from Pakistan to England with my younger sister to live with my dad. It was hard at first, not speaking the language, but I remember a bunch of lads asking me to play football and from then on I
“You’re not just a teacher, you’re a carer, who cares, no matter what.” Alumni, Chris Jones, had never considered a career in teaching but is now a teacher at Mount Wise Primary school after studying BEd Primary Education at Marjon later in
FdA Early Years is for people who already work in Early Years settings and who wish to advance their careers. Earn while you learn with work-based learning that fits in with your work commitments.
Duration: Two years full-time or four years part-time
“The Camp America bursary allowed me to build my confidence in interviewing and communicating, it also allowed me to show myself and others how much I have to offer, which was such a valuable process. Overall, the bursary process has been the best
#WeAreMarjon “I’ve been warmly welcomed to the Marjon community and that’s exactly how I hear staff and students describe the university. If I can make anyone else feel as appreciated and valued as I’ve been, then it can only be a wonderful
BEd (Hons) Physical Education - Secondary Education (with QTS) is an undergraduate course that enables you to ecome a PE teacher at secondary level and earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Marjon has signed a deal with Devon FA and Plymouth Argyle to give our football degree students real-world experience of football careers. Chris French of Devon County FA said: "We’re delighted to support students through placements, guest
A message from Professor Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor of Marjon... Dear students and staff, We are all coming to terms with the reality that Covid has been accelerating fast in the UK and is taking a heavy toll on health and lives across the world.
BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Physical Education gives students broad knowledge and critical understanding of sports coaching, the teaching of physical education and how sport is developed.
Duration: Three years full-time or direct entry to years two and three
Specialise in supporting pupils with special education needs and disabilities (SEND), in a mainstream school or special school, with this PGCE Primary with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time
#WeAreMarjon “To be a teacher has always been a goal of mine. When leaving school after A-levels I didn’t know what course to do, so before university I did a teaching apprenticeship and this really made me realise that I had to do all I could
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Forest School is about connection, agency and communion.". Jon Cree, Director of the Forest School Association UK. ... Is it too wet and slippery for climbing today? "Climbing trees and falling out of them is all part of growing up and having small
#WeAreMarjon “Reading for pleasure is allabout fostering a love of reading and books in children. Due to my interest in this one of my lecturers gave me the opportunity to attend the Teachers as Readers book club in Plymouth, where teachers meet
Packed with hands-on experience, this football degree puts theory into practice. We partner with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and Devon FA to ensure that you have the very best learning experience.
“I spent a week in August at NUS Lead and Change with other SU teams. The challenges of Covid-19 for Student Unions played on all our minds. Being able to talk and form relationships with others led to hundreds of ideas forming for this year. I
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise gives students access to state-of-the-art sport and exercise science equipment, a BASES accredited lab and work-based learning options.
Duration: Three years full-time or six years part-time with the option to specialise in strength and conditioning, physical activity and health or nutrition.