University of Northampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching Top-up degree is designed to follow on from our Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching, or equivalent qualifications. It is aimed at teaching assistants and others in educational support roles and is designed to fit around your work, with attendance at University being one day per week. It builds upon your existing knowledge and experience to explore wider issues related to teaching and learning and is ideal preparation for applying to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programmes in Key Stage 1 and 2 and for careers linked to teaching and learning, such as learning mentors. It will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of wider educational perspectives and gives you the chance to take part in some of the key debates that surround education and schooling This course also provides a pathway into Masters level study. Subject to numbers this course is taught at two venues: Northampton and Leicester. If you would like to gain QTS at secondary level, you will need to undertake additional subject study. All of your essential reading will be available from the University's Library which means that all your essential course reading materials are available for free when you start with us. If you join us, you will experience student life at the University’s new £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
Modules
STAGE 3 • Personal Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory) • Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory) • Education Beyond Boundaries (compulsory) • Culture and Identity in Education (compulsory) • Research Methods and Dissertation (compulsory) Module information is quoted for 2023 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Assessment method
There are no examinations. Instead, assessments include written assignments and reports, practical projects and presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND, Foundation Degree or Diploma in Higher Education in a related subject area (or overseas equivalent).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
We look forward to welcoming you to an interview or audition at the University of Northampton. Interviews and auditions are designed to be positive, supportive experiences and around 40% of our courses include one of these as part of the process. If you are invited for an interview or audition you will receive an email from us with all the details about what you need to prepare. You may also see an interview/audition notification via UCAS on your UCAS Hub account. Please note that school servers can block emails from us so make sure to use your personal email address in your application. This is also a good idea as it allows you to still have access to your UCAS account once you have left school/college. You can see the details about what will happen at the interview or audition for your subject area at www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/applicant-interviews. If you have questions about the interview or audition process here at UON you can email [email protected].
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information for 2018 has not yet been announced
Provider information
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH