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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Education Studies (Top-Up)
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education Studies (Top-Up) course at University of Lancashire.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Education Studies (Top-Up) at University of Lancashire. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X302
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Education Studies (Top-Up) course.
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
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Tailor your studies with a flexible range of modules, allowing you to align your education with your career goals.
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Gain practical skills and knowledge that prepare you for diverse and rewarding roles in the education sector.
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Benefit from expert guidance. Learn from professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom.
What you'll do
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Engage in interactive seminars and workshops that encourage collaboration and critical thinking.
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Take advantage of placement opportunities that offer real-world experience, helping you apply your learning in professional settings.
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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:
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Teaching (following the completion of an appropriate teaching qualification, such as a PGCE)
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Educational consultancy
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Policy development
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Educational management
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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.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Psychology and Humanities
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Lancashire students who took the Education Studies (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
low
Teaching on my course
86%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
low
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
low
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
75%
low
Student voice
75%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Education Studies (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Law | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Education Studies (Top-Up) at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Education Studies (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.8k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Education Studies (Top-Up).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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