The London School of Jewish Studies’ (LSJS) degrees in Jewish Education are now registered with the Office for Students (OfS), meaning that UK students can access support for their course fees via a government loan. This is a significant development, ensuring that those who want to start their career in Jewish education with the LSJS BA, or educators who want to develop their career via the LSJS MA, can apply for financial assistance.

Being registered means that LSJS has demonstrated to the OfS that it provides well-designed courses that deliver a high-quality academic experience for all students, supporting them from admission through to completion and ensuring that their outcomes are valued by employers or enable further study. The LSJS BA (Hons) in Jewish Education, which is validated by Middlesex University, is also now accessible to students outside London who can join a distance learning version of the Degree course.

Dr Helena Miller, Director of Degrees and Teacher Training; Senior Research Fellow, said “I am absolutely delighted that our students can now apply for government loans. This will enable more excellent candidates to access our degree programmes.”

The four-year part-time degree offers the flexibility of combining studies with work, usually in a school, and family commitments and attracts a range of students from recent school leavers to mature students. The degree opens a range of career paths to the graduate, be it as a teacher or other education professional, or as the first step in a range of post graduate courses such law or social work.

Not only will students be taught by experts in the field of Jewish education, but they will benefit from the bespoke care and attention which LSJS provides to all students, as well as studying at a friendly NW London campus with access to the Marc Weinberg Library. Rikki Kupperman, a recent BA graduate, said “I must mention that we all, as students in LSJS, feel that we are always heard and receive personal support in both academic and admin work”.

Joanne Greenaway, LSJS Chief Executive said, “I am thrilled that our degrees are now registered for a student loan, which is something that was available to our teacher training students already. Given the financial challenges facing so many, it is great that this opportunity to get a degree and start a career in Jewish education is now accessible to everyone.”

LSJS is still accepting applicants on the BA (Hons) Jewish Education for a September 2024 start.

To find out more about the LSJS BA Jewish Education please visit www.lsjs.ac.uk or contact Helena.miller@lsjs.ac.uk.