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Education Studies (Top-Up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

Already studied a course in education? Advance your career and earn your honours degree with our Education Studies Top-up course.

Our Education Studies Top-up course provides an exploration of modern educational theories and practices. Course content is tailored to current and future educational challenges. You'll engage with modules that allow you to focus on areas of personal and professional interest.

With a flexible structure, this course offers the opportunity to customise your learning journey. Graduates are well-prepared to take on dynamic roles in diverse educational settings.

Why study with us

  • Tailor your studies with a flexible range of modules, allowing you to align your education with your career goals.

  • Gain practical skills and knowledge that prepare you for diverse and rewarding roles in the education sector.

  • Benefit from expert guidance. Learn from professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom.

What you'll do

  • Engage in interactive seminars and workshops that encourage collaboration and critical thinking.

  • Take advantage of placement opportunities that offer real-world experience, helping you apply your learning in professional settings.

  • Take part in research projects and initiatives that allow you to explore educational topics.

Future careers

Our course is designed to equip with further industry-relevant skills.

Through lectures and projects, you'll build a solid foundation for a career in education.

We have strong links with schools, educational charities, and local authorities. These provide networking opportunities and the chance to engage with real-world challenges.

Our graduates are equipped for a variety of careers in the education sector, including roles such as:

  • Teaching (following the completion of an appropriate teaching qualification, such as a PGCE)

  • Educational consultancy

  • Policy development

  • Educational management

  • You'll gain an understanding of educational theories, practical skills, and the ability to evaluate and implement educational practices.

This foundation enhances your employability. You will be equipped to pursue leadership positions in schools, educational charities, local authorities, or continue onto postgraduate study in education.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

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:
X302
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
X302
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

HND (BTEC)

HND or Foundation Degree in Education.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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