Teaching
Learn to make a difference to the lives of children and young people
Qualify as a teacher
Many of our courses award you with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to allow you to become a qualified teacher once you graduate.
Classroom resources
Utilise our dedicated library of thousands of Teaching resources to use on placement, including books, posters and much more.
Personalised support
Our staff get to know you throughout your degree, which allows us to deliver better learning and support for our students.
Prepared for employment
Gain a wealth of experience through contrasting placements to give you the best foundation when entering the profession.
Teaching Courses
Discover dedicated courses for both primary and secondary teaching, with undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation entry options
BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS)
Pursue your passion for teaching children and qualify as a primary school teacher in just three years.
BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (SEND) (QTS)
Become a qualified primary school teacher with a focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
BA (Hons) Education
Prepare for your future career as an education professional, as you explore local, national, and global issues within the sector.
BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability
This insightful course prepares you to work with children and adults who have a special need or a disability within the education, health or social care sector.
BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year
Explore local, national, and global issues within the sector after the completion of an integrated foundation year.
BA (Hons) Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT)
This three-year course fuses Musical Theatre training with full certification, producing graduates who can headline a show on Friday and run a school Monday, meeting industry demand for versatile artist-educators.
BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology
Learn to support children and young people experiencing problems in education and start your journey to become a BPS Educational Psychologist.
BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years)
Gain the practical, professional and academic skills needed to prepare you to inspire children under 11 with physical education.
BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years)
Learn the practical, professional and academic skills needed for a career inspiring 11-16 year olds through physical education.
BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS)
Learn the practical, professional and academic skills required for teaching physical education as you gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching
Open up future career opportunities within both teaching and sports coaching as you gain vital skills in both disciplines.
BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teaching (QTS)
Explore your passion for teaching mathematics as you qualify as a secondary school teacher in just three years.
BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS)
Begin your career as an early years teacher with our dedicated three-year degree with Qualified Teacher Status.
MA Education (Online)
Our online MA Education programme deepens your knowledge and understanding of teaching and education.
MA Education (Part-Time)
Improve your understanding of advanced subject knowledge and learn how to best utilise evidence-based practice in order to unlock the potential of all learners.
MA Inclusive Special Education
Develop a greater understanding of the issues related to the education of children and young adults who have a special educational need and/or a disability.
Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education
This Postgraduate Certificate is for professionals looking to gain accreditation and specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum.
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools
This PGCert course supports individuals, schools and local authorities to further understand and promote awareness of mental health in schools.
PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset
This certificate supports individuals, schools or local authorities to explore the research and evidence surrounding mindsets to foster a growth mindset culture.
PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development
This innovative course supports school-based projects and allows education professionals working to accredit development activities within the workplace.
PGCE Primary (3-7)
This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you to become a qualified teacher with a focus on teaching children aged 3 to 7.
PGCE Primary (5-11)
Become a confident and inspiring qualified primary school teacher on this one-year postgraduate course.
PGCE Primary (5-11) Modern Languages
Qualify as a primary school teacher with a specialism in modern foreign languages in just one year.
PGCE Primary (5-11) with SEND
Qualify as a primary teacher with a SEND specialism on this one-year postgraduate course.
PGCE Secondary Biology
Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring biology teacher in just one year.
PGCE Secondary Chemistry
At the end of this one-year degree, you’ll be ready to confidently begin teaching chemistry in a secondary school.
PGCE Secondary Physics
Learn to inspire young minds and confidently begin teaching physics in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.
PGCE Secondary Dance
Learn to confidently begin teaching dance in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.
PGCE Secondary History
Pass on your passion for history to secondary school children, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.
PGCE Secondary Mathematics
If you have a passion for mathematics and wish to teach at secondary school or college level, then this route is an ideal option for you.
PGCE Secondary Music
If you’re a talented musician looking for the next stage in your career, this course offers fantastic opportunities to become a qualified teacher in just one year.
PGCE Secondary Physical Education
Qualify to teach physical education in a secondary school setting in just one year as you make use of our world-class sports facilities.
PGCE Secondary (11-16) with SEND
Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring secondary school teacher in just one year.
iPGCE Primary with iQTS
Expand your career prospects and opportunities while studying and working anywhere in the world with our iPGCE with iQTS.
Assessment Only Route
This option allows suitably qualified and experienced candidates to gain Qualified Teacher Status without the need for extensive training.
BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year
Explore local, national, and global issues within the sector after the completion of an integrated foundation year.
Inspiring Curriculum
Students “develop comprehensive curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, which they apply skilfully and confidently in different contexts”.
Personalised Support
University and school staff support students “to thrive through their highly effective ‘team around the trainee’ approach”.
Prepared for Employment
Students “leave very well placed to continue on their journey towards being aspirational, inspirational and motivational teachers”.
Research-driven
Students “engage critically with research, reflect on their own development and learn to evaluate different approaches to teaching”.
