Our 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.
It will provide 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
This course also provides a pathway into Masters level study. Subject to numbers this course is taught at three venues: Northampton, Leicester and Milton Keynes. If you would like to gain QTS at secondary level, you will need to undertake additional subject study.
All of your essential reading will be available from the University's Library which means that all your essential course reading materials are available for free when you start with us.
Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.
If you join us, you will experience student life at the University’s new £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
Course Details - Modules
**STAGE 3**
• Personal Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory)
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory)
• Education Beyond Boundaries (compulsory)
• Culture and Identity in Education (compulsory)
• Research Methods and Dissertation (compulsory)
Module information is quoted for 21/22 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are no examinations. Instead, assessments include written assignments and reports, practical projects and presentations.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
X3TU
Institution code:
N38
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Applications are welcomed from students with an HND, Foundation Degree or Diploma in Higher Education in a related subject area (or overseas equivalent).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
The information for 2018 has not yet been announced
Provider information
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH
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