Robert Smedley

“All of our students share a common goal; to help children learn, develop and reach their full potential. At Edge Hill, our ambition is to help you achieve that goal.

“The Faculty of Education has an outstanding reputation for providing the very highest quality programmes designed to meet your individual needs and set you on the path to becoming an outstanding member of the school workforce.

“Whether you want to train to be a teacher or want to develop skills and knowledge that will help you support the teaching profession, you will benefit from the expertise and enthusiasm of our staff. Most are active in research and in publishing national texts for schools and colleges, while others have high profile roles within Examining Boards and subject associations – ensuring that what you learn is up-to-date and entirely relevant to current developments and theory in education.

“Classroom experience is an essential part of any education degree and our strong links with more than 2,000 partner schools and colleges give you excellent opportunities for work experience and possible future employment. We also offer a thoroughly stimulating learning environment on campus in a dedicated lakeside building featuring a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites and 18 further teaching rooms complete with the very latest technology.

“There are many factors which would make Edge Hill University your first choice if you are looking to start a career in the school workforce, not least the high degree of support offered by our staff throughout your studies and beyond. Regardless of your programme you will receive personalised, high quality, individual support. In everything that we do, our ultimate aim is your success.”