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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Education (Top Up) (Online)
University of East London
Entry requirements
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Education (Top Up) (Online) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| English Literature | D |
| Psychology | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Biology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X305
Here's what University of East London says about its Education (Top Up) (Online) course.
The BA (Hons) Education Top Up Online is an asynchronous learning course that allows those with sub-degree qualifications to progress into the second year (level 5) or final year (level 6) of the BA (Hons) Education Studies degree programme.
It provides a tailored and flexible route to help you develop the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to your workplace. There is no PSRB or other professional accreditation attached to this educational studies programme.
The Education Top Up course is suitable for:
Those who already hold existing credits from qualifications such as HNCs/HNDs, other level 4 or both levels 4/5 vocational/technical qualifications, or foundation degrees. Further Education practitioners, who hold level 4 and 5 teaching qualifications as well as those with relevant overseas qualifications Those who want to demonstrate to employers the capacity for academic, research, organisational, or management skills to enhance their career or open up new career possibilities through graduate studies in education. Those who want to expand their educational knowledge in a way that reflects a multicultural and evolving contemporary world.
Source: University of East London
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
Distance learning (full-time)
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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 |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2, Contemporary Issues in Education, Identity and Social Justice, Building Research Communities, Ideology, Politics, and Policy in Education, Education Careers
Year 2: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3, Critical and Global Perspectives on Education, Language, Pedagogy and Cultural Diversity, Volunteering, Independent Research Project.
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. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our formative assessments.
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University of East London have so many facilities which they provide to students. Students can never feel bored here.
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The course I’ve chosen is very understandable it must be due to teachers as well. They teach really well.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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) (Online) 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?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
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?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
77%
low
Student voice
77%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Education (Top Up) (Online) - 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) (Online) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
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 (Top Up) (Online).
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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