Course Code: SM1HE120 UCAS Code: X991 Teaching and Learning Support - BA Hons Degree - Topup Duration1 Year Day/s of weekFriday Time09:00 - 17:00 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 09 Sep 2024 University Centre 1 Year Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryThe BA (Hons) top-up is aimed at students who have already completed our Foundation Degree and reflects the aspirations of many practitioners to gain higher level practical, managerial and technical skills, whilst at the same time enabling them to gain a higher educational qualification. As a student you will not only develop your skills in areas specifically related to the teaching and learning of children or young adults but will also acquire knowledge in key higher level areas such as supervisory, managerial and training roles within the education sector, which creates a real variety of career opportunities. This is further enhanced by excellent work placement opportunities sourced by our experienced placement team and underpinned by our strong relationships with major employers. We believe this sets our graduates apart from others in the sector and results in near 100% graduate employability on completion of the programme. Entry Requirements Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support, validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course. During the course of this one-year top-up programme, you will explore how social, cultural and economic factors impact on education in a broader context as well as examining the psychological aspects of learning and how they impact on a child's development. In addition, you will sharpen your critical thinking and analytical abilities, allowing you to challenge current theory and practice in order to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and learning in a contextual sense and also to give you the tools necessary to critical reflect on and improve your own skill set. The dissertation module will give you the opportunity to explore in more depth an area of the curriculum of particular interest to you as well as allowing you to develop keen research skills and refine your ability to construct a lucid, acutely observed piece of writing to robust academic standards. You will be strongly encouraged during the programme to engage with the voluntary sector to enrich your classroom experience with hands-on learning. This will also add gravitas to your CV and help you stand out from other candidates when it comes to applying for the best graduate roles within the sector. Qualification ObtainedBA (Hons) Teaching and Learning Support Industry Placement and Field TripsThis course has a mandatory work placement of 192 hours and no field trips. During your time on the programme you must be actively employed in a teaching and learning setting, either on a paid or voluntary basis, for an absolute minimum of 192 hours each year (equivalent to 6 hours per week over 32 weeks). This is to ensure that you have the opportunity to integrate theory into practice on a weekly basis and can relate your work-based experience to each module and its content. The work-based element of the programme is seen as crucial to achievement of the qualification and supports you in gaining employment or promotion within the sector. Learning and Teaching Methods Scheduled Learning Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits. Independent Study Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision. Placement Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. What will I learn? Modules at level 6 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Dissertation SM6MD078 40 No Socio Economic Impacts SM6MD079 20 No Inclusive Practice SM6MD080 20 No Leadership and Management Within Education SM6MD081 20 No Psychological Aspects of Learning SM6MD082 20 Yes International Curricula Studies SM6MD083 20 Yes Assessment MethodsThe programme consists of 4 compulsory modules and 1 optional module. You will study 2 modules in semester 1 and 2 modules in semester 2, with the dissertation spanning both semesters. The following modules are core modules that are mandatory to the programme: Dissertation Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Learning Psychological Aspects of Learning Educational Leadership You will then choose one of the following modules: The Inclusive Curriculum Global Perspectives on Education Assessment is carried out entirely by coursework. How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 0% 0% 84% Exam 0% 0% 0% Practical 0% 0% 16% Other Costs and Equipment NeededYou will not be required to purchase any additional equipment to undertake this programme as the college has resources available to students. However, there may be some opportunities that will not be a requirement of the programme but will be available to students at an additional cost. Tuition Fees Please visit our finance page for more information on tuition fees and available financial support. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institute: N/A Awarding Body: The University of Lancaster Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 0 0 450 Independent 0 0 747 Placement 0 0 0 Total 0 0 1197 Programme Specification Programme Spec TLS-2022.pdf Adobe PDF, 386.17 KB Career Options and Progression As well as the number of supervisory and managerial positions open to graduates, a proportion of our alumni have used this top-up programme as a stepping stone to pursuing postgraduate qualifications in teaching. Here are just a sample of the broad educational and career options graduates have once they successfully completed the programme: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary or Post Compulsory) master’s degree managerial positions within education support roles pastoral manager senior learning mentor third sector manager roles (charity and voluntary organisations)