BA (Hons) - Teaching and Learning (top-up)

How you will learn

Modules will usually be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. In many modules, these will be supplemented by electronically based activities.

How you will be assessed

Modes of assessment will be closely aligned with the content and learning outcomes of the modules and will encourage the development of breadth and depth of intellectual and practical skills. Methods will include essays; poster presentations; individual presentations supplemented by individually-produced supporting papers; portfolios and participation in online discussion boards. Students will also be required to produce a Special Study at Level 6.

Personal Development Planning

Students will complete a personal development portfolio throughout their studies. This is embedded into a module and forms part of the assessment. Module tutors and personal tutors are able to support this activity.

Head Start Plus

Head Start Plus is also an online skills development course, designed to support students who are about or who have just started study at level 5 or 6 (2nd and 3rd-year undergraduate). This course is particularly recommended to students who may not have studied at HE level for some time or who are transitioning into the higher HE levels. The course provides a useful refresh on academic skills and practice and an insight into the expectations of tutors at those levels. This course is free and available via the Open Education Platform powered by Blackboard. To access the course, follow the link to set up a free account with Open Education. Once logged on, select the course free of charge and work through it at your own pace.

Tuition Fees

2023 - 2024

• £9,250 - UK
• £13,575 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Funding

In addition to any student finance allocation, you may also be eligible for additional funding. We offer a range of grants, scholarships, and bursaries to support low-income students, students from partnered organisations, those who go on to study a PGCE course, and more. You learn more about these on our Fees and Funding Pages.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Clothing and Equipment

Students may wish to have their own computer or laptop for undertaking their assignments. This is not however a requirement for access to the programme as the University does make such facilities available across all of its main sites and learning gateway buildings. Should students wish to purchase a computer then an entry-level laptop would suffice, £300 - 400.

Field Trips

Students will need to fund their own transport to their placement. The placement is usually at least 10 days per year. The student can arrange their own placement close to home, and it can be in the student’s place of work if this is an appropriate setting, such as a school. If the university has supported the student in arranging a placement, we cannot guarantee that this is close to the student’s accommodation. There is the possibility that a university arranged placement will require travelling time, and any expenses incurred are to be met by the student. Therefore, the student should budget for these travel costs. Placement will require sensible, professional clothing and footwear as appropriate to the setting. Other trips and events may take place during the year, such as museum visits or optional social events. The student should budget around £20-£50 per year for this.

Other

Placements in educational settings are an integral part of the programme. You will be required to undertake a criminal background check as part of the application process and there is a cost associated with this of approximately £50-£60.