BA (Hons) Education Top-Up

The BA (Hons) Education Top Up provides the opportunity for those with sub-degree qualifications the opportunity to progress directly into the second (level 5) or final year (level 6) of the BA (Hons) Education Studies degree program. It provides a differentiated and flexible route, which enables individuals to gain an undergraduate Hons degree which will help them to develop the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to their workplace settings. It is suitable for those who do not have appropriate credits to enter directly onto the BA (Hons) Education Studies degree.

Year 1

• Debates in Educational Ideology and Policy (core)
• Language, Pedagogy and Cultural Diversity (core)
• Dissertation (core)
• Critical Pedagogies (optional)
• Volunteering (optional)

Employability

Because the program 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.