Courses
When you think of education, what comes to mind? Challenge your preconceptions and discover the possibilities at Edge Hill. With over 135 years of experience training teachers, Edge Hill is a great place to prepare for the classroom. But qualifying as a teacher is just one career path.
There is a strong focus on social justice throughout our courses to help you learn how to change lives. Your experience won’t be limited to schools. See what education looks like at eco charities, football clubs and museums.
- With our connections to over 2,000 institutions, there are plenty of opportunities for work experience. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re 3rd in the North West for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2022.
- We’ve been training teachers for over 135 years – The Guardian League Table 2022 ranked us top in the North West for Education, so you’re in expert hands.
- Working in a traditional classroom is just one possibility. We offer courses covering different ages and types of education to prepare you for a range of career paths.
Courses
Education, Learning and Development
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Children’s Learning and Development | BA (Hons) | XL77 |
Early Years Education and Leadership | FdA | Apply Direct |
Education | BA (Hons) | XX10 |
Education and English | BA (Hons) | QX13 |
Education and History | BA (Hons) | X1V1 |
Education and Mathematics | BA (Hons) | XG11 |
Education and Religion | BA (Hons) | VX36 |
Education and Sociology | BA (Hons) | XL33 |
Education and Special Educational Needs | BA (Hons) | X420 |
Working and Teaching in the Early Years | BA (Hons) | XX32 |
Initial Teacher Education
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Primary Early Years Education with QTS | BA (Hons) | X310 |
Primary Education with QTS | BA (Hons) | 0P59 |
Primary Education with QTS (Part-Time) | BA (Hons) | Apply Direct |
Secondary English Education with QTS | BA (Hons) | XQ1J (2 Years) or XQ13 (3 Years) |
Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS | BSc (Hons) | X1G1 (2 Years) or X1GC (3 Years) |
Secondary Religious Education with QTS | BA (Hons) | XV63 (2 Years) or XV62 (3 Years) |
You may also be interested in our conversion (top-up) degrees which focus on leadership and management in early years settings.
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
---|---|---|
Early Years Education | BA (Hons) | Apply Direct |
Early Years Leadership | BA (Hons) | Apply Direct |
Student Views
- Discover Edge Hill: Bethany (Secondary Religious Education with QTS)
- Discover Edge Hill: Lauren (Primary Mathematics Education with QTS)
- Early Years: Working and teaching in the Early Years
- Inside Edge: What I love about my Primary Education course
- Inside Edge: Learning beyond the classroom
- Inside Edge: Supporting children to be mentally healthy
- Inside Edge: My first professional practice
- Inside Edge: Teaching courses at Edge Hill University
- Inside Edge: What is the Primary Education course all about?
- Inside Edge: Information and preparation for a regional teaching placement
Education and Teaching in the News
- Edge Hill teaching graduate nominated for New Teacher of the Year for launching Sock Olympics
- Student destined to be a teacher since birth achieves her dream in memory of her dad and grandma
- Life’s tickety-boo for former bingo caller who graduates with a First
- Professor of Children’s Rights influences policy at the Parliamentary Education Committee
- Behind the scenes with Edge Hill graduate star of national teaching campaign
EHU Insight on The Conversation
Facilities
The Faculty of Education enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s leading providers of education, training and research for the Children’s Workforce.
Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty of Education’s facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology.
The faculty has a strong commitment to practice-based learning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000 schools and colleges, local authorities and professional associations.
Faculty of Education 360 Virtual Tour
Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including education and teaching, through a series of online activities.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages