What is the degree programme like and is the course right for me?
The Ultraversity BA (Hons) Learning, Technology and Research (BALTR)
is designed for people whose work involves them in providing some form
of learning. Typically
our students are support staff in schools, such as learning assistants
and ICT technicians, but other positions may also be considered appropriate.
BALTR is
a research degree, and as such has no content. It aims to support researchers
through the process of action research, using reflective practice as
an analytical tool within the workplace.
As the degree is based on the work environment students need to incorporate
their everyday work activities into their studies. Researchers identify
their own learning
programme and turn this into a portfolio of work and assessed products
that enable them meet the assessment criteria for an Undergraduate
degree awarded by a British
University. Using this approach it is possible to complete the degree
in three years.
It is important to realise that there is no face-to-face contact
in this degree. Students are supported through an online community
of fellow
researchers and
learning facilitators whose job it is to help students plan their research
and guide them through their degree experience. An online portfolio
tool also helps
students to structure their learning. To be successful on this degree,
students need to take responsibility for their own learning and be
highly motivated self-directed
learners.
What academic qualifications do I need?
No formal qualifications are required although all applicants need
to be in full or part time work, paid or unpaid, within an environment
that
provides
learning
of some kind.
What IT equipment will I need to start the degree?
As this degree is entirely online you will need access to a computer
with an Internet connection and an email account with a minimum of
1MB of space
available.
Recommended minimum specification for a computer would be:
What about my language skills?
As all communication between the researcher and facilitator,
and interaction within groups of researchers will be conducted
online,
a good understanding
of written English is required i.e. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
How much does it cost?
The degree cost is £3800 per academic year for non-EU nationals.
The costs for applicants from the Europe Union remain
the same as UK nationals.
For additional information see FAQs or for a specific
query please e-mail.
To Register your Interest in the degree programme,
apply here