At the Faculty of Education, we understand that education is not just about books and teaching.
We are committed to the transformative role education can play in a person’s life, whether they are a primary school child or one of our postgraduate students. Once you join our Faculty family, we’ll be in regular dialogue about your experience and how we can support you towards fulfilling your ambitions.
And when we say dialogue, we really mean it. Through our cross-Faculty Big Question survey, focus groups in collaboration with the Students’ Union, or just a quiet conversation with your personal tutor, we believe that the best way to shape our students’ futures is to ensure they have a say in what their University journey looks like.
Browse this page to hear from past and present students, our amazing student ambassadors, placement opportunities and international experiences.
Placement Opportunties
Find out more about placement opportunities for an FoE student
Student Academic Mentors (SAMs) are a group of second and third year ITE students who have volunteered and been selected to support Year 1 Primary trainees academically and pastorally. SAMS can support you with settling into life at Edge Hill University, subject knowledge development, academic writing and more.
If you’re based in Northern Ireland and considering training to become a teacher, join us for an upcoming information events based in your locality to find out all you need to know about our courses at Edge Hill University.
The blog is a space for those involved in Early Years education to share real-life opinions, thoughts and experiences. Contributors include current Edge Hill students and recent graduates, Early Years partner settings, and lecturers at Edge Hill – all sharing a collective aim: to spark conversation and ideas in others who are passionate about Early Years education.
This blog is a space for those who are interested in research in the Faculty of Education at Edge Hill University. Contributions come mainly from our doctoral candidates and masters’ students. We hope you enjoy reading about their research.
The Faculty works with a large number of partner schools, and as part of this we offer the opportunity for school groups to visit campus and experience university. Student Ambassadors are key to this experience. Click the link to find out more.
My placement has been a huge learning experience, as I had never attended an English high school. It was definitely the most memorable moment of my degree so far.
The course is not at all what I was expecting when I chose to study Religion. But in a good way. We look at religion through lots of different lenses, including sexuality, gender, feminism, family origins and disability, which I hadn’t even considered before.
Don’t let age hold you back from studying. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. The world is full of endless possibilities and discoveries waiting to be made. With Edge Hill, you have the chance to pursue your studies part-time and unlock your potential.
Sarah Chatburn
Primary Education with QTS (School-Based) – Part Time
The PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia) has provided me with a greater understanding of the challenges young people with dyslexia face. It has also enabled me to find solutions to support young people with their particular learning styles.
The MA is supporting me in my critical thinking and analysis skills, which has enabled me to look at disability through a different lens. I find that I have started to question everything now.
The best thing about Edge Hill is the encouragement to develop and grow as an individual thinker, and to develop a creative way of looking at the world of education.
During my time working as Head of Department, I noticed an increase in students who were battling with their mental health. I wanted to seek a degree that would not only satisfy my intellectual curiosity, but also provide me with the information and skill set necessary to pursue a more tailored career in education and mental health.
Lydia Taylor-Crooke
MA Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)
I’ve been given plenty of opportunities for continued professional development, and all my theory work is put into context either with real-life examples from my tutors, or when I see it first hand out on professional practice.
I was given more responsibility in supporting children in the Early Years who were on a pathway towards a diagnosis or further support in their education. This inspired me to apply for my masters as I wanted to know more and be the best I can be to support those who need it.
Edge Hill University has a fantastic reputation especially for education and teaching. After visiting an open day and meeting the lecturers I knew that Edge Hill was the place I wanted to study.
I chose to study at Edge Hill due to the reputation of the University. There is genuinely a real effort made by Edge Hill for people to feel welcome at the University.
Joel Irvine
PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
The GTA scholarship enabled me to continue doing what I love most: teaching. I was able to put my research into practice, while supporting students become teachers. This is a great feeling and a rewarding experience.
Working at Edge Hill is a real pleasure. Every day I look forward to coming in and working. The campus and my colleagues make it an exciting and vibrant place to work with lots of opportunities to forward my career.
