Education (Top-up) BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is primarily aimed at international students looking to progress into a career in educational roles. Education in the UK and overseas is constantly changing. This makes it a fascinating field of study, with varied opportunities for employment when you graduate.
The course examines a range of contemporary UK and international education systems with a specific focus on education as a business. It will build your awareness of business enterprise when it comes to education for both individuals and organisations, as you will consider approaches to management, organisational culture and behaviour, and marketing.
Key highlights
- Examines contemporary UK and international education systems
- Specific focus on education as a business
- Builds awareness of business enterprise for individuals and organisations
- Covers management, organisational culture and behaviour, and marketing in education
- Designed for international students pursuing careers in educational roles
Entry requirements
All entrants are normally required to hold an intermediate level qualification (gained by examination) or equivalent. Broadly such qualifications can include: Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) An initial teaching qualification from a recognised teacher education institution Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification with 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent) Preference is for an appropriate subject such as Education or Childhood. However, the basic criterion will be a person's ability to benefit from the programme, so consideration will be given to holders of alternative recognised degrees or diplomas.
English language competence is required. General entry criteria for this course are International
English language
Test System (IELTS) 6.0 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 87. The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Education administrator
- Education manager
- Education officer
- Training and development officer
- Education marketing officer
- International education adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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