
Education (Work-based) - BA (Hons)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree is all about deepening your understanding of how people learn. You’ll explore the cultural and historical aspects of the education system in the UK and beyond, and undertake placements in a wide variety of London settings. These could include mainstream primary schools, schools for children with special educational needs, hospitals, prisons, Pupil Referral Units and theatres.
This course is designed for people already working in an educational setting and who want to gain a relevant degree while in employment. Why Education at LSBU? thumbs-o-up Our expert staff are committed to a practice-based approach, and we collaborate with psychologists to create exciting course modules. light bulb 3rd among London competitors for Student Satisfaction in Education (Complete University Guide 2022) link The Centre for Education and School Partnerships, which delivers this degree, has extensive links with schools, alternative educational settings and the creative industries. cubes We’re home to specialist facilities that contain all the equipment you can expect to find in a primary school setting. puzzle-piece You’ll have the chance to be involved in two work placements as part of your studies, gaining valuable experience and experiencing exciting new educational settings. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 3 years September X302 UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.
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Key highlights
- Two work placements across varied London educational settings
- Placements may include SEN schools, hospitals, prisons and theatres
- Designed for those already working in educational settings
- Modules created in collaboration with psychologists
- Extensive links with schools, alternative settings and creative industries
- Specialist facilities equipped like a primary school setting
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications 112 UCAS tariff points .
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Higher level teaching assistant
- Special educational needs support worker
- Learning mentor
- Education officer
- Pastoral support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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