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Oct. 27, 2023

University of Birmingham’s teacher training course is reaccredited for 2024

University of Birmingham School of EducationThe University of Birmingham continues to prepare and support new teachers following the reaccreditation of its teacher training programmes from the UK Government’s Department for Education for 2024.

Our Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) programmes provide students with an in-depth academic knowledge and skills, as well as a better understanding of teaching practice, education research and theory to inspire the next generation towards a brighter future.

Upon enrolling on the course, you get the opportunity to tailor the programme to your interests. You can choose to specialise in Early Years (3-7 years old), General Primary (5-11 years old) or Secondary Education, giving you the flexibility to focus on the age group and subject that resonates most with your passion and teacher aspirations.

PGCEs are also internationally recognised, providing valuable credentials to those considering teaching opportunities outside of England.

The University of Birmingham’s Primary and Secondary Education Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme is meticulously designed as a dedicated pathway to a successful teaching career. In collaboration with our careers service, the course provides comprehensive job application support to boost your employability prospects. Our consistently high completion and employment rates underscore our unwavering commitment to preparing highly effective teachers. Our graduates then go on to secure positions in local schools, with many choosing to continue their journey in our valued partnership schools. Numerous alumni have gone on to become Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, advisers, and University tutors amongst other noteworthy positions. At Birmingham, you’re forging your direct path to a fulfilling teaching career in your community.

Funding opportunities

UK and EU Teacher Training students may qualify for funding support from the Department for Education or its related scholarship organisations. Comprehensive details on these schemes are provided on the Department for Education website. For more information on the range of financial support available to Teacher Training students at the University of Birmingham for the 2024/25 academic year, please refer to our website.

Where it begins

The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has a long tradition of delivering teacher training courses and has received an ‘outstanding’ rating three times by Ofsted inspectors, and this recognition affirms our status as one of the UK’s leading institutions for excellence in teacher training.

Our influential partnerships extend across schools in Birmingham and the West Midlands, including the University of Birmingham School. We strongly believe in collaboration between universities, schools and other providers to empower teachers with the training and support they need.

Find out more about the PGCE Primary and Secondary PGCE programmes available at the University of Birmingham.

Meet our alumni to find out more about their careers and why they decided to become a teacher.

Find out more about our Primary and Secondary PGCE teacher training programmes by coming along to our Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 25th November.

Looking for funding for postgraduate studies? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions.  

Content added on 27th October 2023. 

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