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Education Studies (Top up) Distance Learning BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    London - Tower Hamlets

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • 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

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,250per year

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

University information

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

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

Experience the benefits of a large university in a more personalised setting, allowing for a mentored approach to teaching. Your tutor will know you by name.
Teaching is led by lecturers with real-world experience, industry links and involvement in the latest research.
One of the few UK universities with campuses located in or near UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Lake District National Park and Hadrian’s Wall).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    127 57%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    61st

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.81 70%

    88th

    27

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