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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X300

Education (Top-Up)

London South Bank University
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London South Bank University, the BA (Hons) Education (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is aimed at students who are typically employed or working voluntarily in a school, nursery or other educational setting who have completed 2 years in Higher Education and would like to top-up their degree to a BA (Hons) in Education. This top-up course allows you to demonstrate a critical reflection of education practice and will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop your work-based practice further. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Educational Research Methods and Practice
Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning
Contemporary Issues in Education Policy
Curriculum Development and Implementation
Professional Development and Educational Leadership
Inclusive Education and Diverse Learners
Work-Based Learning and Practice Evaluation
Advanced Educational Psychology and Child Development
UCAS Code:X300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,750

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£21,000£29,000
5 years£14,000£27,000£32,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers Education (Top-Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#901QS World
#61UK Ranking
15,760+Students
63+Courses

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