Education Top Up BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Education Top Up allows those with sub-degree qualifications to progress into level 5 degree studies or level 6 (final year) of the BA (Hons) Education Top Up degree programme. It provides a tailored and flexible route to help you develop the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to your workplace. There is no PSRB or other professional accreditation attached to this educational studies programme.
The course is suitable for: Those who already hold existing credits from qualifications such as HNCs/HNDs, other level 4 or both levels 4/5 vocational/technical qualifications, or foundation degrees. Further Education practitioners, who hold level 4 and 5 teaching qualifications as well as those with ENIC verified (or equivalent) overseas qualifications Those who want to demonstrate to employers the capacity for academic, research, organisational, or management skills to enhance their career or open up new career possibilities through graduate studies in education. Those who want to expand their educational knowledge in a way that reflects a multicultural, diverse and evolving contemporary world.
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Key highlights
- Entry possible into either level 5 or final-year level 6 studies
- Flexible route building professional skills relevant to your workplace
- Develops academic, research, organisational and management skills valued by employers
- Explores education in a multicultural, diverse and evolving contemporary world
- Suited to Further Education practitioners with level 4 and 5 teaching qualifications
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol on a Pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on your
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Further education lecturer
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support practitioner
- Education officer
- Training and development officer
- Early years practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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