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Education Studies (Top up) BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    London - Tower Hamlets

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary

If you’ve completed a Foundation Degree or similar in Education, Childhood Studies or Teaching and Learning Support – why not top up your qualification to a BA in Education Studies?On this BA (Hons) Education Studies (Top-Up) programme you can study the subjects associated with education in society. You'll gain a national and international perspective of education and consider elements such as social justice, policy, current issues in education.


Course overview

During this one-year course, experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. You can take this placement with an institution or organisation you already know or a new one, the sourcing of which we can support you with. If you are already working in an education setting, you can even use your employment as your placement. Our industry-experienced tutors support and provide you with a solid academic grounding to complement your practical experience. You’ll study subjects associated with education, teaching and learning, gaining a national and international perspective of education. Discover the world of social justice, policy and current affairs in the context of education.


On this course you will...

- Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.- Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity.- Benefit from an intimate learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.- Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.- Learn flexibly, studying the areas of education that are of interest to you.


What you will learn

This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Alternatively, if you want to become a Primary School teacher, you can top up your qualifications with a one-year PGCE course to gain Qualified Teacher Status, subject to application.This course is a one-year Top-Up. As such, the following modules are taken over the academic year of study.


Year One

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Educational Leadership and Management- Current Issues and International Perspectives- Education and the Media- Special Study

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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GCSE/National 4/National 5 : C

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.?IELTS ACADEMIC/UoC INTERNAL PASSWORD TEST - Overall 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each area. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications.

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    122nd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by practice, industry and research-informed academics with real-world experience, strong industry links and involvement in the latest research.
Locations in and close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park) – Cumbria's campuses are near countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    74th out of 89 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    127 57%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    54th

    31
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.87 77%

    61st

    11

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