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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Learning and Teaching (top-up)
University of Northampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Learning and Teaching (top-up) course at University of Northampton.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Learning and Teaching (top-up) at University of Northampton. 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: X3TU
Here's what University of Northampton says about its Learning and Teaching (top-up) course.
Our BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching Top-up degree is designed to follow on from our Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching, or equivalent qualifications. It is aimed at teaching assistants and others in educational support roles and is designed to fit around your work, with attendance at University being one day per week.
It builds upon your existing knowledge and experience to explore wider issues related to teaching and learning and is ideal preparation for applying to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programmes in Key Stage 1 and 2 and for careers linked to teaching and learning, such as learning mentors.
It will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of wider educational perspectives and gives you the chance to take part in some of the key debates that surround education and schooling
This course also provides a pathway into Masters level study. If you would like to gain QTS at secondary level, you will need to undertake additional subject study.
All of your essential reading will be available from the University's Library which means that all your essential course reading materials are available for free when you start with us.
If you join us, you will experience student life at the University’s new £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
Source: University of Northampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Location
Waterside Campus | Northampton
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
STAGE 3 • Personal Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory) • Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Professional Practice (compulsory) • Education Beyond Boundaries (compulsory) • Culture and Identity in Education (compulsory) • Research Methods and Dissertation (compulsory)
Module information is quoted for 2025 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
How you will be assessed
There are no examinations. Instead, assessments include written assignments and reports, practical projects and presentations.
University of Northampton reviews
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Four stars: Great
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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 Northampton students who took the Learning and Teaching (top-up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
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?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
med
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
med
Organisation and management
98%
high
Organisation and management
98%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Northampton. These students are taking Learning and Teaching (top-up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Dance | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Northampton graduates who took Learning and Teaching (top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Northampton graduates who took Learning and Teaching (top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
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 Learning and Teaching (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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