University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
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Northampton
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Learning and Teaching (top-up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 15 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Waterside Campus
- Awarded by:
- The University of Northampton
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 2024 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
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Waterside Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 15 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X3TU
- Institution code:
- N38
- Campus name:
- Waterside Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Northampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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
- Course code:
- X3TU
- Institution code:
- N38
- Campus name:
- Waterside Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
HND, Foundation Degree or Diploma in Higher Education in a related subject area (or overseas equivalent).
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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