Teaching & Education (Undergrad) student stories
What is it really like studying at the University of Cumbria? Here's what our undergraduate and PGCE students thought about their time studying Education here at the university.
Student Stories
Alumni
Rahima Begum
Education Studies
Having graduated from our Education Studies programme in 2019, Rahima has gone on to a successful teaching career in her former Secondary School. Equipped with theoretical backing and placement experience, Rahima is making a positive impact in her community as a former Education Studies student, a course with a 100% Student Satisfaction Rating (NSS, 2021).
Alumni
Alumni
Rabeha Malik
BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS
Rabeha studied with us at our London campus.
Alumni
Ricki Steele
BA (Hons) Teaching and Learning
"If I can tell you one thing, know that Education is much wider and bigger than teaching. If you have doubts about being a teacher, don't worry. There is a lot more to Education than the classroom."
Alumni
Rachel Malone
BA (Hons) Teaching and Learning
"The tutors will help you learn how to work with children in different ways. You could work in the early years like me, you could go into being a primary school teacher or work in a secondary school. Or you could work in a youth organization and they are just as, if not more, rewarding. I wasn't sure what route I wanted to take professionally so I wanted to keep my options open."
Alumni
Daryl Greenslade
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
"I'm aiming to become a Deputy Head in ten years, that's my ten-year plan. And I can say that I've got the university to thank for that."
Alumni
Scott Fisher
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
"When the opportunity presented itself, I took it and returned to college in my 30s. And yes, as a single parent and carer, I have had times when I struggled, but I have always reached out for help and the University has always been there to give it."
Daniel Fullalove
BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS
Meet Daniel, who's studying on our BA (Hons) Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS programme, as he talks to us about finding his course through Clearing, what the Clearing process was like, and how much he has enjoyed his first year at the University of Cumbria.
Tia Emmens
Primary Education: Inclusion with SEND with QTS (5-11)
Meet Tia, a Primary Education student here at Cumbria. Read her story to discover what she loves most about her course and what inspired her to get into teaching.
Aliyah Khan
Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS
Now in the third year of her Primary and Early Years Education degree with QTS, Aliyah’s journey into teaching was inspired by the care and encouragement she received from her own primary school teachers. Studying at the University of Cumbria in London has given her the chance to pursue her passion in a supportive and close-knit environment. Below, she shares what drew her to teaching, why she chose Cumbria, and what she’s loved most about her university experience.
Caoimhe McEvoy
Primary Education (5-11): Inclusion with SEND with QTS
Although Caoimhe initially struggled with homesickness, the incredible experiences on her course, the support from her lecturers, and the friendships she has built along the way have helped her feel settled at the University of Cumbria. Below, Caoimhe shares how her course and placements are strengthening her passion for supporting children with special needs and disabilities – not only with their educational needs, but in reaching key milestones across all areas of their lives.
Simone Johnson Bolanos
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
Simone didn’t always know she wanted to be a teacher, but after a gap year filled with new experiences and a surprise love for working with children, everything started to fall into place. Now studying Primary Education at the University of Cumbria, she’s made Lancaster her home, found friends for life, and thrown herself into university life in her own calm, cosy way. Here’s a little look into Simone’s journey so far.
Zara Zabih
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
Zara’s journey into teaching began with a love for helping children grow and a motivation to make a positive difference in their earliest years. Now studying Primary and Early Years Education with QTS at the University of Cumbria, she’s already discovering how rewarding, and inspiring, the path to becoming a teacher can be.