Program Overview

BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice (Top Up)

Overview

The BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice (Top Up) is a third-year top-up degree that allows students to continue working in an educational support role while gaining an honours degree and progressing their career.

About the Course

Why Study Education in Professional Practice?

Working in education is highly rewarding, and this course helps students progress their career in education and related fields. Students will increase their knowledge and relate their existing experience to educational theory.

Why UWE Bristol?

The BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice gives students the opportunity to gain a higher education degree while working in an education-related role. Students can earn as they learn and top up existing credits to gain a full honours degree.

Entry Requirements

Typical Offers

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.
• English Language Requirement: Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component OR Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component.

Entry Criteria

Students should typically meet the following criteria:

• 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 in Education or a related subject, from a Foundation Degree or equivalent.
• Applicants without a Foundation Degree are considered, dependent on evidence of their alternative professional qualification and/or educational experience.

Structure

Content

The course includes the following modules:

• Education for a Changing World
• Lifelong Learning and Professional Future
• Research Project
• Reflective Practice
• Optional module: Guided Studies (available only in exceptional circumstances)

Learning and Teaching

Students attend classes on one day each week during term time. Tasks are work-based, so students need to be employed or volunteering in an educational setting.

Assessment

The course uses a range of assessments designed to enhance learning and support future employability. There are no written exams as part of the formal assessments.

Fees

Full-time Course

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,000
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,125

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per Year: Ł300

Features

Placements

The course is directly linked to the workplace, and students gain credits by completing tasks at work. Students must be working or volunteering in an education-related field for a minimum of 16 hours a week.

Study Facilities

Students use modern, purpose-built facilities, including high-quality teaching rooms and industry-standard technology.

Careers

Careers/Further Study

Graduates are ready to progress to a PGCE and primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or to postgraduate study in education or related fields. The course provides an excellent foundation for career progression in education and related fields.

Possible Careers

Possible careers include special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), nursery manager, family support manager, youth leader, community liaison officer, careers adviser, personal tutor, mentor, or behavioural support manager.

Life

Accommodation

UWE Bristol offers an excellent range of accommodation options for all Bristol campuses and the city centre.

Bristol

Bristol is a stunning city for student living, with all the qualities to make students want to stay.

Sports, Societies, and Activities

There is more to the university experience than study, and students can choose to make the most of it and try new things.

Health and Wellbeing

The university provides support in the way students need it.

Campus and Facilities

Students can discover the university's campuses and the wealth of facilities provided for students.