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Teacher Education
BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development
BA (Hons)
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Overview
Aimed at the professional development needs of teachers or trainers in Further, Higher, Adult and Secondary Education, or those who work in teaching roles within other sectors such as health care and uniformed services, this BA (Hons) degree in Education and Professional Development will enhance your knowledge in critical reflection, policy and practice, and research and academic scholarship.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn a range of different perspectives, academic disciplines and sustainable practices to help you develop the reflexive experiences and approaches needed to shape and influence policy in the future, meeting and responding to the needs of learners, employers and organisations.
This course is particularly suitable for anyone wishing to progress from a Certificate in Education to obtain an undergraduate degree. It’s primarily delivered via an innovative ‘blended learning' style which combines face-to-face Saturday day schools at The University of Huddersfield and creative on line activities with both individual and collaborative study. You will be further supported by evening tutorial sessions at The Manchester College.
- Location
- Fielden Campus
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Duration
- 2 years
- Start
- September 2021
Awarding Partner:
Staff profile
You’ll be taught by a team of experienced teacher educators from UCEN, The University of Huddersfield and by others from the wider University of Huddersfield Education and Training Consortium.
Our whole team regularly update their knowledge and skills, with strong links to The University of Huddersfield. All staff have or are working towards higher level Master’s and Doctorate qualifications in Education.
Our whole team regularly update their knowledge and skills, with strong links to The University of Huddersfield. All staff have or are working towards higher level Master’s and Doctorate qualifications in Education.
Academic Entry requirements
• Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) or Level 5 teaching, training or education qualification, or a Foundation Degree from The University of Huddersfield.
Non-academic entry Requirements
Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.
You should have at least two years teaching or training experience and be in an educational or training role.
You should have at least two years teaching or training experience and be in an educational or training role.
What will I be studying?
Year 1: Advanced Professional Practice (30 credits)
Nurture your independent learning and enhance your professionalism and practice through structured workplace learning, setting your own objectives, developing reflective practice and using learning agreements.
Year 1: APEL Personal Statement (30 credits)
Nurture your independent learning and enhance your professionalism and practice through structured workplace learning, setting your own objectives, developing reflective practice and using learning agreements.
Year 1: Critical Education (30 credits)
Explore the social, cultural, political and economic context of education.
Year 1: Improving Teaching and Learning (20 credits)
Reading List
Avis, J, Fisher, R and Thompson, R (2010) Teaching in Lifelong Learning : A Guide to Theory and Practice
How will I be assessed?
Assessments vary and include essays, presentations, poster presentations, reports and a major empirical study.
You'll also have a personal tutor who'll be assigned to you throughout your course to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
We work in partnership with The University of Huddersfield and colleges across the country to provide tuition and supervision for your work-based projects, so you should be able to study with us wherever you live or work.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
You'll also have a personal tutor who'll be assigned to you throughout your course to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
We work in partnership with The University of Huddersfield and colleges across the country to provide tuition and supervision for your work-based projects, so you should be able to study with us wherever you live or work.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
What are the careers that this will lead to?
With a BA/BA (Hons) you can achieve promotion or move into different areas of education and professional development.
Fees, Finance and Funding
There are two main costs you will have whilst studying and if you are a home student studying on a full-time course, you can apply for student finance to cover both of these:
Your tuition fees for each year of your course.
Help with your living costs e.g. rent, food, clothing, course materials, entertainment.
You can find more details, including the actual tuition fee charged on our Fees, Funding and Finance Page.
Learn more
Your tuition fees for each year of your course.
Help with your living costs e.g. rent, food, clothing, course materials, entertainment.
You can find more details, including the actual tuition fee charged on our Fees, Funding and Finance Page.
Course Associated Costs
All of the books required for the course are available either from the library or as e-books. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print assignments and other documents.
Campus printing costs start from 5p per page.
Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £50 each year for books and printing
There is a requirement to attend day schools at The University of Huddersfield in both years of the course, so you will need to factor in travel expenses
Campus printing costs start from 5p per page.
Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £50 each year for books and printing
There is a requirement to attend day schools at The University of Huddersfield in both years of the course, so you will need to factor in travel expenses
All students are subject to UCEN Manchester’s Terms and Conditions from the date they accept an offer to study here, full details of which can be found here. The UCEN Manchester Admissions Policy and Procedure can be found here.
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