Professional Practice: Education Studies (Top up) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Do you want to become a teacher?
Are you ready to take on more responsibility in your education setting?
Do you want to progress on to a PGCE?
Our Professional Practice degree in Education Studies is a work-based learning Level 6 top-up degree.
It’s designed to be studied on completion of a foundation degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification), in an area related to education.

COURSE CONTENT
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your subject expertise by exploring contemporary issues in education. You’ll explore issues of support and inclusion for children with individual needs, as well as acquiring teaching skills, learning strategies and approaches to project work. You’ll also develop an understanding of the role education plays in the multi-agency workforce. Applying theory to practice, you’ll undertake a range of work-based activities, including workplace analysis of the practices and models of management, teamwork, children’s learning and experience. You’ll develop an understanding of the key issues related to ethical practice, as well as learn how to reflect critically on workplace practices in a professional fashion.

You’ll receive extensive support throughout your studies, starting with a specially designed induction programme. We also encourage you to identify a workplace mentor who could support you with your studies and research.