University of Northampton

Learning and Teaching (top-up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The BA Learning and Teaching Top-up degree is designed to follow on from our Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching, or equivalent Level 5 qualifications. It is aimed at teaching assistants and those in similar educational support roles and is designed to fit around your work, with attendance at University being one day per week.

Key highlights

  • Follows on from a Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching
  • Aimed at teaching assistants and educational support staff
  • Designed to fit around your work in education
  • University attendance just one day per week

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
  • Cover Supervisor
  • Primary School Teacher (after further qualification)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

Admission

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