Learning and Teaching (top-up) BA (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  This course builds upon  your  existing knowledge and experience to explore wider issues related to teaching and learning and is ideal preparation for applying to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programmes in Key Stage 1 and 2 and for careers linked to teaching and learning, such as learning mentors. If you would like to gain QTS at secondary level, you will need to undertake additional subject study.

  It provides you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of wider educational perspectives and to take part in some of the key debates that surround education and schooling.

  You will study five interlinked modules and write a dissertation on a subject of your choice. You will be able to tailor your studies to your interests by the way that you approach your assignments.

  This course is taught at two venues, subject to numbers:

  • University of Northampton, Waterside Campus
  • Devonshire Place, London Road, Leicester LE2 0LA

  • Stage 1
    • Issues of Equality in Educational Settings (20 Credits)
      Module code: PDT3001

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is:For students to1. Understand how identity factors influence life chances2. Understand how social/historical and political factors influence life chances
    • Professional Practice in Education (20 Credits)
      Module code: PDT3002

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is to develop students? ability to function as a member of a professional team within an education setting through enhancing their professional attributes and skills and increasing their knowledge and understanding; and through consideration and critical evaluation of theoretical perspectives and factors such as government policies which impinge on education settings and children and young people?s learning.
    • Educational Debates in Learning and Teaching (20 Credits)
      Module code: PDT3003

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is:? to develop students? ability to research current issues of educational importance identfying relevant literaure evaluating its validity and synthesising it into focused arguments. ? To debate in online groups seeking to defend persuade and evaluate literature and arguments. ? To reflect on the impact of the experience on their own learning.
    • Research Methods in Education (20 Credits)
      Module code: PDT3004

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is to assist students in starting their dissertation research. It introduces basic data collection methods and key methodological concepts. The module is focused upon students' interests and assists in the design of an independent education research project.
    • Dissertation (40 Credits)
      Module code: PDT4001

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is for students to produce an extended piece of work which explores an education-related topic in-depth. Students will conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their chosen topic of interest.

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• Entry Requirements

  We ask that applicants have completed a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning or equivalent, amounting to 240 Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS) points. We also ask that you have recent or current experience in a school or other educational establishment.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2021/22 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £9,250
  • UK – Part Time: £1,465 per 20 credit module

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK and EU – Full Time: £9,250
  • UK and EU – Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module

  Scholarships and Bursaries

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

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• Postgraduate Opportunities

  Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our postgraduate courses to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

  • Early Years Teacher Status (0-5)
  • Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

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• Hannah's Story

  Having first successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching, Hannah Taylor recently graduated from the BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching (Top-Up) programme with a First Class honours.

  She is now on her final step to becoming a teacher.

  Read more

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• FAQs

  How will I be taught?

  The method of teaching for each module will vary slightly to suit the content and to give you a broad experience of learning strategies. You will be taught via lectures, seminars, group work, case studies, presentations, reflection on practice, analytical assignments, tutorials, online forums, individual learning and observations. Overall we hope you will see your course as a co-operative experience, sharing knowledge and expertise.

  How often will I attend university?

  You can attend this course full-time, for one year, spending one day per week at the University or you can attend the course part-time, for two years, spending an average of half a day per week at the University. Whichever route you take, this will amount to 1,200 hours of study.

  How will I be assessed?

  There are no examinations. Instead, assessments include written assignments and reports, practical projects and presentations.

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Careers and Employability

Many BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching graduates go on to become teachers. Other BALT graduates have gone on to careers in areas such as social work, counselling, pastoral care, and psychology,