Education and Professional Practice (Top-up) - Mansfield BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): X320
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
- Campus: NTU in Mansfield
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
The BA (Hons) Education and Professional Practice (Top-up) course is designed for you if you are an FdA Education graduate and want to top up your qualification to BA honours degree level.
This degree will open up a diverse range of career options in the sector, allowing you to make a real difference to the education and development of others.
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover education in its widest sense – both nationally and internationally. You’ll learn how people develop throughout their lives and study how education contributes to society.
Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on graduating, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress in a diverse range of careers in education.
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Through workplace or placement opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop your confidence as a professional practitioner. -
On completing this degree, you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work and take up a variety of careers within education. -
Upon graduating, you’ll have the option of further study, including Initial Teacher Training courses. -
NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Your future career
The course provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge and practice, to the extent you will be ready for a range of educational employment opportunities, such as:
- Educational Development Worker
- Community Education Officer
- Educational teaching and learning coach
- Educational Project Manager (museums, galleries, or charities).
In addition, it enables future professional and/or academic development, e.g. Initial teacher training courses or further post graduate learning.
Links to Higher Technical Qualifications and Apprenticeships
The course also provides progression opportunities for students to continue their study with a variety of HTQs and apprenticeships, including teaching instructor, educational professional, early years education professional and teaching professional.
Careers Team
At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Keeping up to date
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or complete our enquiry form.
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