University of Northampton campus

Health Sciences

Learning and Teaching (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This top-up course builds upon your existing knowledge and experience to explore wider issues related to teaching and learning. It prepares you to apply for Key Stage 1 and 2 Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programmes as well as teaching and learning careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time (top-up)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This learning and teaching 1 year top-up degree 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. If you would like to gain QTS at secondary level, you will need to undertake additional subject study. Modules include Culture & Identity in Education, Learning environments: emotional, physical and social dimensions, Professionalism, Leadership and Ethos, Multi-agency working, Dissertation and Research Methods.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

We ask that applicants have completed a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning or equivalent, amounting to 240 Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS) points. We also ask that you have recent or current experience in a school or other educational establishment. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.