Course Overview
The BA Honours Degree in Education is a top-up programme of 120 credits at Level 6 for those who already hold a foundation degree (such as the existing Foundation Degrees in Education and Training, Early Years, and Supporting Teaching and Learning) or their equivalents at Level 4 & 5 with total credits of 240. It will give participants a new network of colleagues and an opportunity to enjoy the challenges of further study for a full degree award. The course is validated by the University of Greenwich. There is an expectation that students will undertake further study following the lectures to deepen their knowledge and understanding, this is conducted at the student’s convenience.
Entry Requirements
All candidates will be interviewed and will be required to undertake an assessment. Applicants are normally required to hold a level 2 qualification in Communication or a GCSE in English Language. Candidates will have 240 credits from a Foundation Degree, Certificate in Education or DTLLS.
There is an Assessment task here which BA Education Studies applicants need to complete.
What the course covers
The BA Education Studies modules are:
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Social History of Education in England
- Leadership and innovation in Education
- Comparative Education and Training
- Dissertation
Assessment
The course includes both formative or practice assessment and formal summative assessments. The purpose of a formative assessment is to develop and test your understanding in the subject area. Formative assessments do not count towards your final module mark but your course team will give you feedback to help you improve. Formal or summative assessments normally count towards your module/unit mark and therefore towards your final award (i.e. class of degree). Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, papers, presentations and a dissertation.
Students on NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.
Fees and funding
Fees for 2026/27 academic year
£8,200* (UK Students) (£8,700 International Students)
* Exam fees included.
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Please note: Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
Progression
This course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding and insight into their work in highly complex settings. Graduates will become more effective practitioners and play a full part in professional teams within an educational setting. Successful students can progress to Masters level programmes at Higher Institutions of Learning, or progress to achieve PGCE and QTS/QTLS.
Duration
One year course runs for six hours per week from 2pm to 8.30pm (with a half hour break at 5pm) on Tuesdays from September to May.
No observation or placement is required.