BA (Hons) EDUCATION TOP UP

The BA (Hons) Education Top Up provides a broad-based interdisciplinary approach to understanding how individuals develop and learn. It considers how socio-economic and political factors can affect educational institutions and and individuals’ development, and emphasises inclusive education. Graduating students will have the skills to integrate and apply systematic knowledge to helping individual and organisations.

The volunteering module is designed to help students to develop an understanding of the voluntary and public sector, and the value of volunteering for themselves, the host organisation, and society at large. It also encourages them to reflect upon a potential career within the voluntary or public sector and is valuable for gaining different perspectives and building a strong CV.

Because the programme is broad-based and interdisciplinary, a range of careers may be open to you. These include, but are not limited to, becoming a teacher - particularly if you want to teach in Early Years settings, Primary Schools, or Post-16 Education and Training (such as Further Education College). You might be interested in working in Special Educational Needs, Youth Development, Youth and Community Education, Children, Family and Community Outreach or in an education support role such as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Mentor. Alternatively, a career in educational management, social and educational policy or educational administration may interest you.

During the course you’ll have frequent opportunities to meet practitioners and potential employers, and we also arrange dedicated careers workshops and events.

FROM
HND
HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject
The programme is open for direct entry to level 5 (the second year of a degree) and level 6 (the final year of a degree). Entry will be decided by the Programme Team determined by one of the following routes:

For applicants with previous credits gained through HE certificated study:

a) for direct entry to level 5, applicants need to have evidence of 120 credits gained through level 4 study in an appropriate education / training related context. Certificate and full transcripts are needed.