Education Top Up Online BA (Hons)
University of East LondonUniversity of East London, London
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Education Top Up Online is an asynchronous learning course that allows those with sub-degree qualifications to progress into the second year (level 5) or final year (level 6) of the BA (Hons) Education Studies 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 Education Top Up 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 relevant 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 and evolving contemporary world.
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Key highlights
- Asynchronous online learning to fit around work commitments
- Progress into second or final year of an Education Studies degree
- Develops professional knowledge and skills relevant to your workplace
- Builds academic, research, organisational and management skills valued by employers
- Explores education in a multicultural, evolving contemporary world
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; and 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 y
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
- Education officer
- Learning and development officer
- Teaching assistant
- Education administrator
- Training manager
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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