Undergraduate Education and Teaching
Education is a lifelong journey.
When you think of education, what comes to mind? With 140 years experience educating the teaching and education workforce – rated Ofsted Outstanding for Initial Teacher Education, Edge Hill University is a great place to prepare for the classroom and a wide range of learning environments.
There is a strong focus on social justice throughout our courses to help you enhance life opportunities for all. Your experience won’t be limited to schools. See what education looks like at diverse cultural and sports bodies, community organisations, charities, businesses, and other partners alongside over 1,500 schools, colleges and educational settings
Become the next Edge Hill graduate to secure a rewarding job – 97.9% of our Faculty of Education students are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2024 from 2021/22 graduates).
Join us and be part of a community that’s dedicated to making a real difference.
With our connections to over 1500 institutions, there are plenty of opportunities for work experience.
1st in the North West Overall (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 – Education).
Working in a traditional classroom is just one possibility. Our courses prepare you for a range of career paths.
Education, Learning and Development
The world of education offers so many career possibilities. Explore different approaches, discuss research and learn to inspire others with an Education, Learning and Development course at Edge Hill.
Initial Teacher Education
Aspiring teacher? Let us show you how to inspire in the classroom and shape young lives in your community. Explore how children develop, then apply your skills on placement.
You may also be interested in our conversion (top-up) degrees which focus on leadership and management in early years settings.
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Discover Education and teaching at Edge Hill University
Over 2000 partnership schools and settings. 135 years’ experience training teachers. A beautiful campus to live, learn and build confidence.Facilities
The Faculty of Education enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s leading providers of transformative education, training and research for the teaching and education workforce. Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty of Education enjoys a stunning setting from both its lakeside and piazza buildings.
Facilities in the lakeside building include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology.
Our nearby piazza building houses our Research Hub and our Secondary and Further Education department including a lecture theatre and a number of seminar rooms.