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Teaching and Learning Support - BA Hons Degree (Top Up)

Summary

The 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.

  • Course code SM1HE120
  • UCAS code X991
  • Duration 1 Year
  • Day/s of week Thursday
  • Time 09:15 - 16:45

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
07 Sep 2026
University Centre
1 Year

Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.

  • £18,000 Average annual salary in this sector
  • Industry expert tutors
  • 3,000 Annual job openings in the North West

What Uni Reviews

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and tutors have been amazing. I would recommend this to anyone. *****
- Hayley Butterworth
Enjoyable learning things and issues such as the world around us, being able to find information easily, getting not only learning support but general support such as mental health, e.g really supportive teachers. *****
- Anonymous
Good mentors. ****
- Kyle Cameron

Tutor Profile - Sarah Addicott

Area of Expertise:
Behaviour Management, Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, Pastoral Care and learning theories within education.

Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:
I can have an influence on a wider range of children and students through teaching those involved in the education of others.

A teacher supports a student with classwork, offering encouragement and praise from behind.
A woman engages with children in a supportive circle, fostering interaction and connection.
A vibrant, empty classroom with tables and blue chairs.
A teacher supports a student with classwork, offering encouragement and praise from behind. A woman engages with children in a supportive circle, fostering interaction and connection. A vibrant, empty classroom with tables and blue chairs.
A teacher supports a student with classwork, offering encouragement and praise from behind.
A woman engages with children in a supportive circle, fostering interaction and connection.
A vibrant, empty classroom with tables and blue chairs.

Where can this subject lead?

Career 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.

Employment Opportunities

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)

Key information

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of B&FC's Teaching and Learning Support foundation degree is a pre-requisite for entry.

Qualification obtained

BA (Hons) Teaching and Learning Support

Fees and funding

Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding.

Extra costs and equipment

You 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.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institute: N/A

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and conditions

Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

This 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.

  • Modules at level 6

    Module title Code Credits Optional
    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

Learning Support - at a glance

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group learning support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support
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Programme Specification

Download our Programme Specification for this course.

Student case study - Lorraine

Why did you choose B&FC?
It's local and my family have strong links here. My brother graduated in 2019 and my dad worked here. I just wouldn't have chosen anywhere else.

What have been the benefits of studying here?
The tutors make it really relevant and interesting as they know their subjects inside and out. The tutors really made it for me.

How will I learn?

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.

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.

Learning Methods

Learning Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Scheduled 0 0 450
Independent 0 0 747
Placement 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1197
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How will I be assessed?

The 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.

Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Coursework 0% 0% 84%
Exam 0% 0% 0%
Practical 0% 0% 16%