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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education (Top Up) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
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 |
| International | £15,560 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X302
Here's what University of East London says about its Education (Top Up) course.
The BA (Hons) Education Top Up provides the opportunity for those with sub-degree qualifications the opportunity to progress directly into the second (level 5) or final year (level 6) of the BA (Hons) Education Studies degree programme. It provides a differentiated and flexible route, which enables individuals to gain an undergraduate honours degree which will help them to develop the professional knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to their workplace settings. It is suitable for those who do not have appropriate credits to enter directly onto the BA (Hons) Education Studies degree.
The programme is suitable for those who already hold existing credits from qualifications such as HNCs/HNDs, other level 4/5 vocational/technical qualifications or foundation degrees. It would also appeal to Further Education practitioners, who hold level 5 teaching qualifications as well as those with relevant overseas qualifications.
There is no PSRB or other professional accreditation attached to this programme.
In addition to topping up to a relevant academic degree, the programme also enables participants to demonstrate to employers the capacity for academic, organisational or management skills to enhance career development opportunities or open up new career possibilities.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Childhood and Social Care
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Level 5: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2 (Core), Contemporary Issues in Education (Core), Identity and Social Justice (Core), Building Research Communities (Core), Ideology, Politics, and Policy in Education (Core), Education Practice (Core)
Level 6: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3 (Core), Critical and Global Perspectives on Education (Core), Language, Pedagogy and Cultural Diversity (Core), Volunteering (Core), Independent Research Project (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Assessment is by a portfolio of coursework tasks, which may include assignments, presentations, report writing and project work.
University of East London reviews
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1st year student
The university looks great and exciting, I can't wait to meet different people and make friends throughout my studies.
1 year ago
1st year student
Was a bit expensive getting into the Primary Education with QTS course as I paid for the DBS, Update Service and Fitness to Teach Questionnaire which cost me over u00a3130.
1 year ago
1st year student
Great support in the application process.
1 year ago
1st year student
Great and various different facilities.
1 year ago
1st year student
I love working with children and making a change in their lives, this course I applied for is perfect. I am sure I will have a fun and quick 3 years in Primary Education with QTS.
1 year ago
1st year student
I start this September, the staff have been very lovely and helpful in the application process. The university seems exciting and has a lot of facilities. I love the atmosphere and how big the university is. However. I don't like the league table position it has. But that can be overlooked with the ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 East London students who took the Education (Top Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
98%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
98%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
95%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
85%
med
Student voice
85%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
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?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Education (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Education (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
64%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
79%
In work, study or other activity
76%
Say it fits with future plans
79%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
43%
Teaching Professionals
16%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
6%
Other Educational Professionals
6%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Education (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£19k
Third year after graduation
£20.1k
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 (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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