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

• Overview

  The BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching Top-up degree is designed to follow on from our Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching, or equivalent qualifications. It is aimed at teaching assistants and others in educational support roles and is designed to fit around your work, with attendance at University being one day per week. It 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.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Top-up your qualifcation to a BA Honours degree.
  • Two locations available subject to student numbers.

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• Course Details

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

  You will study four 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

  Schedule

  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.

  Assessments

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

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  Additional

  Information

  Methods of Learning

  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.

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  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    The BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching degree provides you with a degree level qualification that will allow you to progress onto a programme for qualified teacher status (QTS) including through an employment-based scheme or similar.

    The degree will also prepare you for careers in education that do not require QTS.

    
• 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.

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

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  Course enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Stage 3

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

    Core Module Y
  • Professional Practice in Education (20 Credits)
    Module code: PDT3002

    Core Module Y
  • Educational Debates in Learning and Teaching (20 credits - online) ( Credits)
    Module code: PDT3003

    Core Module Y
  • Research Methods in Education (20 Credits)
    Module code: PDT3004

    Core Module Y
  • Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: PDT4001

    Core Module Y

  Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • this is a course designed to fit in with your employment in school and is taught on one day per week
  • modules are designed to help you develop excellent models of practice underpinned by theory
  • there are no examinations
  • you are supported by a dissertation supervisor and tutorials from teaching staff
  • there is a large online component to the course
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    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 (3-7) (QTS) PGCE

    Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

    
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    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,000
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  Scholarships

  EU Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship is open to applicants from the European Union who have achieved excellent grades in their high school qualifications. We have 50 scholarships to…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

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