
Education and Teaching
Whether you’re looking to train to teach or already working in the children’s workforce, we offer a range of PGCEs in early years, primary and secondary education, as well as a PGDE in further education. Our PGCEs and PGDE are complemented by a comprehensive professional development portfolio for teachers, those supporting teaching and learning, and others working in schools and educational settings.
If you’re a graduate seeking a career in teaching, you can study a broad-based early years or primary initial teacher training programme, specialise in primary mathematics or primary physical education, choose from a variety of secondary subject areas, or prepare for a role in further education or the lifelong learning sector. If you want to join a PGCE in secondary education but lack the required subject knowledge, we may have a suitable subject knowledge enhancement course for you.
Whichever age range or specialism you choose, your programme will combine expert tuition with significant time spent in schools and other settings, enabling you to gain extensive practical experience and become increasingly confident in the classroom.
Additional professional development opportunities include specialist programmes in dyscalculia and dyslexia, accredited by the British Dyslexia Association, as well as courses exploring learning difficulties, educational enquiry, and mentoring and coaching. We also offer a range of MA Education pathways and a dedicated programme for newly appointed Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos).
We also offer the Dyslexia Alternative Pathway CPD. This is suitable for all teachers/support staff who have achieved AMBDA status and have access to either post 16 learners or learners under 16. Completing the AMBDA CPD or AMBDA FE/H CPD will allow practitioners to teach and assess learners at the appropriate age range.
Biology
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Computing
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Education
MA
Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)
MA
Education (Dyscalculia)
PGDip
Education (Dyscalculia)
PGCert
Education (Early Years)
MA
Education (Inclusion & SEN)
PGCert
Education (Leadership)
MA
Education (Learning and Teaching)
MA
Education (Special Educational Needs)
MA
English
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Mathematics
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Mathematics (Primary Mathematics Specialist)
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Mentoring and Coaching
PGCert
Post-14 Education
PGDE
Primary Early Years Education with QTS
PGCE
Primary Education with QTS
PGCE
Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS
PGCE
Primary Physical Education Specialist with QTS
PGCE
Religious Education
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary English with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary History with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Special Educational Needs Coordination
National Award
SpLD (Dyslexia) with AMBDA/ATS
PGCert
Biology
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in biology and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with the offer a place on our PGCE in Secondary Science (Biology).
- Course Length:
- 8-28 weeks
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Computing
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in computing and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Computer Science and IT.
- Course Length:
- 8-28 weeks
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education
MA
Place yourself at the cutting edge of education theory and practice, while developing as a forward-thinking education professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)
MA
Enhance your understanding of mental health and discover the benefits of a whole school approach, while developing as a forward-thinking education professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Dyscalculia)
PGDip
Gain eligibility to apply for Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA Dyscalculia) and become a specialist teacher and assessor of learners with dyscalculia and mathematics learning difficulties.
- Course Length:
- 2 years
- Location:
- Solihull College and University Centre
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Education (Dyscalculia)
PGCert
Gain eligibility to apply for Approved Dyscalculia Teacher (ATD) status on a specialist programme, accredited by the British Dyslexia Association, which focuses on improving provision in educational settings for learners with dyscalculia.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Solihull College and University Centre
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Education (Early Years)
MA
Place yourself at the cutting edge of early childhood care and education, while developing as a forward-thinking early years professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Inclusion & SEN)
PGCert
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of a range of learning difficulties, critically analysing Government policy and legislation in relation to learners with special educational needs.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Leadership)
MA
Develop the expertise in education policy and leadership needed to lead change in educational settings, while developing as a forward-thinking education professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Learning and Teaching)
MA
Place yourself at the cutting edge of contemporary theories and approaches to learning and teaching practice, while developing as a forward-thinking education professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Education (Special Educational Needs)
MA
Place yourself at the cutting edge of supporting learners with special educational needs, while developing as a forward-thinking education professional on a programme delivered using a hybrid learning model.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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English
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in English and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary English.
- Course Length:
- 8 weeks
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Mathematics
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in mathematics and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this flexible free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Mathematics.
- Course Length:
- 8-28 weeks
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Mathematics (Primary Mathematics Specialist)
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in mathematics and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 5-11 on this free enhancement course, designed for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS.
- Course Length:
- 8 weeks
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Mentoring and Coaching
PGCert
Develop your skills in mentoring and coaching practice on a dedicated programme for teachers and education professionals where you will explore theory and practice across a range of professional contexts.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Post-14 Education
PGDE
Eager to enter teaching or boost your experience in further education? Gain eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status and demonstrate achievement of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Primary Early Years Education with QTS
PGCE
Gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status to teach children aged 3-7. Our PGCE Early Years Education with QTS course will have you spending time in classrooms. You’ll discover how to ignite pupils’ curiosity and foster their enthusiasm for learning.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University, Holy Cross College and University Centre, Bury
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Primary Education with QTS
PGCE
Master creative and engaging approaches to teaching 5-11 year olds. Joining us, you’ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status on our PGCE in primary education. We’ll help you hone your academic skills and nurture your professional development too.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University, Holy Cross College and University Centre, Bury
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Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS
PGCE
Make mathematics more engaging, more enriching and more enjoyable. Our PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS course will make you an expert in teaching this subject to children aged 5-11. And you’ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Primary Physical Education Specialist with QTS
PGCE
Inspire children to be fit and healthy by making physical education fun. On our specialist course, you’ll develop expert knowledge alongside the ability to teach across the whole primary curriculum. And you’ll graduate with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Religious Education
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Develop subject knowledge in religious education and prepare to teach the subject effectively to learners aged 11-16 on this free enhancement course for those with an offer of a place on our PGCE in Secondary Religious Education.
- Course Length:
- 8 weeks
- Location:
- Online study
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Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Inspire a digital generation. Build enthusiasm for IT. Train to teach computer science and IT to 11-16 year-olds, and help unlock their technical creativity. On completion of this course, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary English with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
If you think you could develop young people’s literary knowledge and unlock a love of language, you’re in the right place. Train to teach English to 11-16 year-olds and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Discover how to open young people’s eyes to the world around them. Train to teach geography to 11-16-year olds and share your ever-expanding subject knowledge. On completion, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary History with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Are you able to tackle controversial issues? Can you link the past to the present? Train to teach history to 11-16-year olds and push the boundaries of learning. On completion, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Train to be a maths teacher and inspire a love of numbers and problem-solving in secondary school pupils. During our Secondary Mathematics PGCE, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and be at the cutting edge of national developments.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Think you’ve got what it takes to inspire students and encourage them to get moving? Fuel your passion for staying active and boost pupils’ physical and mental abilities. On our PGCE Secondary Physical Education, you’ll gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Could you encourage empathy, curiosity and critical thinking in secondary school pupils? During our PGCE Secondary Religious Education, you’ll learn how to raise cross-cultural awareness, network with a range of faith practitioners and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
From single cell structures to human DNA, biology explains the world around us. Discover how to make the subject engaging and develop pupil’s scientific minds. Graduate from our PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
How do we connect science to young people’s lives? Spark curiosity in the classroom and help young minds tackle challenges in chemistry. Inspire the next generation as you gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16)
PGCE
Physics is a launchpad for rewarding careers in everything from astronomy and medical science, to sound engineering and nanotechnology. Foster young people’s natural curiosity about how the world works as you gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Special Educational Needs Coordination
National Award
Study a range of issues related to special educational needs and inclusion, engaging with a broad conceptual base of current SENCo practice and enabling you to better support pupils or learners with SEN(D).
- Course Length:
- 1 year
- Location:
- Venues Nationwide
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SpLD (Dyslexia) with AMBDA/ATS
PGCert
Develop the expertise to enhance provision in educational settings for learners with specific learning difficulties dyslexia on a course accredited by the British Dyslexia Association.
- Course Length:
- 18 months
- Location:
- Venues Nationwide
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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
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