Professional Practice in Education and Training | Buckinghamshire New University

Course summary

This pathway is designed to increase your skills and specialisms within education and training, including for adults. You’ll study contemporary issues in education, leadership and management in education institutions and you can choose to explore literature in practice, emotional wellbeing, and learning and teaching with technology. In addition, you’ll study core modules on research, professional frameworks and practice.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

High Wycombe Campus

Study options

BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

09/2026

Apply by
14 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:: X321
Institution code:: B94
Campus name:: High Wycombe Campus
Campus Code:: -
Points of Entry:: Year 1

Buckinghamshire New University 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
14 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:: X321
Institution code:: B94
Campus name:: High Wycombe Campus
Campus Code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

All students applying to the programme will have previously achieved 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, either through a foundation degree, diploma or APEL route, through the University’s Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) To gain a specific bracketed award the 240 credits already held must be in the same field of study as the chosen pathway. All students will be employed or will have access to work experience for at least 6 hours a week throughout the duration of the course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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

Location	Fee	Year
England	£9535	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535	Year 1
Scotland	£9535	Year 1
Wales	£9535	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535	Year 1
EU	£15150	Year 1
International	£15150	Year 1

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

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:

Text books and supplementary reading materials
Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
Field trips, placements, or external activities
Printing, photocopying, and binding
Accommodation, travel, and living expenses

Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.

For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding

Sponsorship information

There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.