Have you considered becoming a teacher or pursuing a career in education? The Institute of Education at the University of Cumbria is one of the most successful in the UK. 97% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA, 2023).
You could become a teacher in just nine months with a PGCE from the University of Cumbria
A PGCE is a one-year postgraduate course, equivalent to 60 credits of a master’s degree which leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). You'll attend lectures and seminars at the university, then put that theory into practice in school placements. a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach your subject in a classroom. Moreover, as the PGCE programme includes Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will apply for your first teaching position whilst studying with us.
Teaching is an amazing career, from great job and progression prospects to the power to inspire a whole generation, very few careers will offer you the sense of personal pride and satisfaction that teaching can.
If you are passionate about making a difference and effecting positive change in the lives of others, then teaching may be the career for you.
Ready for the next step in your life? Embarking on postgraduate study is a life-changing investment in yourself and your future.
Primary or secondary?
Inspire and change the lives of primary school children with the learning of our acclaimed PGCE General Primary. This programme allows you to hone your skills and experience to teach engaging lessons in a primary school setting. Our course pathways give you the opportunity to raise children’s achievements and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Choose from the following pathways: General Primary (5-11) years, General Primary with Environmental and Experiential Education, General Primary with Inclusion/SEND, General Primary with maths, General Primary with Physical Education, Lower Primary (3-7) years.
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Grounded in the learning of our PGCE Secondary programme, each pathway allows you to develop the skills to teach in the secondary school setting. Our well-respected PGCE Secondary with QTS supports you through your journey from student to Early Career Teacher (ECT).
Choose from subject specialisms in: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Geography, History, Maths, Modern Foreign Languages, Physical Education, Physics, RE.
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Postgraduate finance
You may be eligible to receive up to £2,000 discount with our PGCE Alumni Scholarship or be eligible to receive funding from the Department for Education (DfE). Find out more information about this support and other financial support by clicking here. https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/student-finance/pgce/
Find out more
Read our blog post: 11 reasons why you should become a teacher
Download a copy of our postgraduate prospectus here.
Email: enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk
Telephone: 0333 920 5038