Teacher Training postgraduate courses

Drawing on our rich heritage of teacher training dating back almost 170 years, we help you chart your own rewarding and enjoyable future making a genuine difference to children and young people’s lives. Our postgraduate courses offer substantial classroom experience and prepare you to teach the age group of your choice.

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Ofstedrating of 'Outstanding' for Primary, Secondary and Post-14 Further Education and SkillsOfsted 2023/24

Outstanding at teaching the teachers, our 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating speaks for itself.

We have longstanding partnerships with over 400 schools and have won Ofsted praise for nurturing confident, successful and highly employable teachers. You will be inspired by an expert teaching team which includes published researchers who are an excellent source of ideas for you to take back to the classroom.

Placements

Practical teaching experience lies at the heart of all of our teacher training courses. High-quality placements in different educational settings will build your skills in the classroom and you’ll benefit from the support of expert mentors throughout. We have partnerships with over 400 schools, so we’ll arrange your placements for you.

Why School-based was the Perfect Mix for Kimberley

Changing career to become a teacher is a big step. Kimberley Tinsley left a 13-year career working as a children’s Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS to join our School-based Primary PGCE.

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Career opportunities

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to teach your chosen age group.

  • early years teacher
  • primary teacher
  • secondary teacher
  • FE and skills teacher

You may wish to continue your teacher training studies by undertaking our MA Education, which will help you to explore the wider impact of education and increase your confidence as an education professional.

Graduate

From the outset, it was clear that the staff on the course and our mentors only wanted one thing - for us to enjoy the process of becoming a teacher. The team were always there for us and we never felt alone.

Jessie Bradshaw
PGCE Post-14 graduate
Children playing in a forest area

Outdoor Learning Space

Learn how to apply education in an outdoor setting, using nature to improve the personal, social and technical skills of children.

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MEdu Primary Education student, Abi Cheetham
Multi-Faith Centre, Kedleston Road

Postgraduate Open Events

Join us at an upcoming on-campus Postgraduate Open Event, where you will get the opportunity to meet our expert academics and find out more about your course.

Next Open Event: Saturday 8 February, 10am - 12pm

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