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BA (Hons) Education Studies (Top-Up) at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

During this one-year course, experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. You can take this placement with an institution or organisation you already know or a new one, the sourcing of which we can support you with. If you are already working in an education setting, you can even use your employment as your placement.

Faculty: Institute of Education, Arts and Society  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 Year  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Modules include: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Educational Leadership and Management; Current Issues and International Perspectives; Education and the Media; Special Study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.. GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. A foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject. A-levels: DDD T-levels: P (D or E) Access to HE: 24 Credits at Merit & 21 at Pass – 36 credits at Merit & 9 at Pass Scottish Highers: 72 - 88 UCAS Tariff Points Irish LC Highers: 72 - 88 UCAS Tariff Points Other experience: Experience with Children is preferred but not required. We want someone who: Passionate individuals, who are keen to understand the wider context of Education. A strong personal statement, with an emphasis on areas of interest and placement experience. An applicant who excels at teamwork, who has made positive contributions to their current enterprise or community. Original thinkers, who are keen to bring their unique experience to the academic study of Education. An enhanced DBS check is required. Minimum entry: 72-88 UCAS Tariff points A foundation degree or HND Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 Year

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