This one-year top-up degree is designed for experienced educators aiming to deepen their expertise and progress into leadership roles. Delivered at New City College and validated by Bath Spa University, the course explores advanced teaching methods, pedagogical theory, educational research, and reflective practice.
You’ll engage with peers across education sectors to critically examine current issues, develop leadership insight, and apply theory to your own professional context. Modules focus on evidence-based practice, strategic thinking, and whole-organisation approaches.
All modules are compulsory and carry 20 or 40 credits. Completion leads to a full Level 6 BA (Hons) qualification.
Higher Education programmes are taught and assessed using learning outcomes and QAA Benchmarks (where available) to enable you to demonstrate learning and achievement for modules, levels and programmes. All learning outcomes have to be successfully addressed in the assessment process.
All of our teaching staff are experienced professionals in the field of education. All students are allocated a personal tutor who will be your first point of communication should you have any queries or concerns. Regular 1:1 sessions will take place within the classroom where there will be the opportunity to discuss your course and progress.
You will also be supported by a mentor within your placement who will work alongside your tutor and classroom observer.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught by industry experienced tutors in our state-of-the-art facility, taking a hands-on approach to your learning by combining practical work and theory-based written assignments.
The curriculum is designed to equip you with skills that will enable you to progress to employment or further study.
We aim to provide real working environments with our unique facilities, in order to fully prepare our students for a successful future.
For further information about application please email Customer Services customerservices.hfe@ncclondon.ac.uk
You can apply for the ‘Student loan’. Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Help and advice is available at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
New City College offers high-quality, career-focused degrees in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our courses are designed with employers in mind, combining academic theory with real-world application. You'll benefit from: