Part Time BA (Hons) Professional Studies in Education

Bachelor's degree

In Croydon

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Croydon

  • Duration

    3 Years

What can I expect on the course? The course will provide you with a structured opportunity to examine the current issues in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It will allow you to develop your academic skills at Degree level. The course is based on the accumulation of learning credits for successfully completed modules. A range of modules is available and these are delivered according to course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Croydon (London)
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College Road, CR9 1DX

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants will have met the following entry requirements:
- The achievement of the DTLLS/Certificate of Education/PGCE or equivalent qualification;
- A minimum of 2 years current experience as a teacher or trainer in the Lifelong Learning Sector;
- Evidence of 240 hours of employment (waged or unwaged) annually in an education or training context
- Evidence of English language skills
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Course programme


MODE OF STUDY PT
HE LEVEL HE Level 6
DURATION 3 years
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Year 1: Wednesdays (6-9 p.m.) and 4 Saturdays (9.30 - 4.00) Sept - Nov. Year 2 Wednesdays (6.00 - 9.00) and 4 Saturdays (9.30 - 4.00) Sept - Nov. Year 3 Tuesdays (6.00 - 9.00)
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS A minimum of 100 hours employment per academic year (waged or unwaged) in an education or training context. This practice will provide both the context and focus of their studies
TOTAL FEE . (Croydon College pays the fees for Croydon College staff who meet the entry requirements)
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Not applicable
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY London Metropolitan University
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met the following entry requirements:

- The achievement of the DTLLS/Certificate of Education/PGCE or equivalent qualification;
- A minimum of 2 years current experience as a teacher or trainer in the Lifelong Learning Sector;
- Evidence of 240 hours of employment (waged or unwaged) annually in an education or training context
- Evidence of English language skills

On application, students will be interviewed by the Curriculum Coordinator or designated admissions tutor.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
What can I expect on the course?
The course will provide you with a structured opportunity to examine the current issues in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It will allow you to develop your academic skills at Degree level. The course is based on the accumulation of learning credits for successfully completed modules. A range of modules is available and these are delivered according to course members' interests and numbers on the course, and availability of staffing. These modules deal with specific aspects of post 14 education.

How is the course structured?
You will study eight compulsory modules per level of the course (this gives 240 CATS points, which in addition to the Initial teacher Training qualification gives a total of 360 points = a full Honours Degree)
How will I be assessed?
All modules are assessed through coursework which is negotiated with each module tutor and is based on a topic that you feel is relevant and useful to you in your role at work. There are
no examinations. The Dissertation (8,000 words) takes the form of practice-based research that students design and implement.

What are the career opportunities?
On successful completion of the course you can progress on to Masters level courses.

Specialism
This is a modular Degree course. It is designed to offer experienced teachers and trainers in the Lifelong
Learning Sector opportunities to extend knowledge and practice and to develop their professional role.

List of Modules

Intermediate Level Modules:
1. Study Skills
2. History & Context of Education
3. Creating a Learning Community
or Assessing Learning & Achievement
4. Learning in a Digital Age
5. Inclusiveness & Widening Participation
6. Mentoring
7. Reflective Practice, Professionalism & CPD
8. Supporting Learning & Development

You will be expected to study the Study Skills module concurrently with your first option module, and the CPPD module
concurrent with your sixth module. The Research Methods module must be completed prior to commencing the Research Project.

Honours Level modules:
1. Sociology & Education
2. Research Methods
3. Research Project (double module)
4. Curriculum Design & Development
5. Comparative Education
6. Leadership, Management & Change
7. Creativity in Teaching & Learning

Single modules can also be studied as stand alone short courses, for which you will be awarded credits on successful completion.

The course will provide opportunities to meet and network with other educational professionals and to broaden your knowledge of this diverse sector of education, which includes Further
and Adult Education, as well as training provision in the public and private sectors.

Please note this is not a teaching qualification. Please see further details on the DTLLS (Post-Compulsory Education and Training) course.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Successful students can progress to Masters level programmes, at Higher Education Institutions.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE No examination; verbal and/or written assignments; Observations of Learning and teaching practice
READING LISTS Available for each module

Part Time BA (Hons) Professional Studies in Education

Price on request