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We are one of the leading providers of teacher training in the UK, and are ranked 12th in the UK for Education in the Guardian University Guide, 2020.
Our Institute of Education is an established provider of high-quality training and research in education.
In the latest national assessment, 80% of our research outputs were rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF, 2014 – Education), positively impacting on educational policy and practice.
Our passion for transforming lives through education is at the heart of our commitment to developing caring, reflective, professional educational practitioners. Our networks and the impact of our work are both local and global. Locally, work closely with over 300 well-established partner schools to train the next generation of outstanding teachers. Globally, our research, consultancy and other projects extend to countries as varied as China, Jamaica, the USA and Singapore.
At master’s level, we offer a broad range of courses including a flexible MA Education with specialist pathways; Postgraduate Certificates in Early Years Practice, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and Reflective Practice; and an extensive range of teacher training courses with first-rate placements. Additionally, we co-deliver an MA English Language Education course with Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.
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Courses
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Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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MA Education (Research Methods)
Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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MA Education (Second Language Learning and Teaching)
Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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MA Education (Inclusive Education)
Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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MA Education (Leadership and Management)
Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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MA Education (Music Education)
Full Time: 12 months | Part-time: currently up to 63 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Primary Education with Early Years (3-7)
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Primary with Mathematics (5-11) 2V3Z
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Primary with Special Educational Needs (5-11) 2VD7
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Art and Design W1X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Computer Science 1X99
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Design and Technology 2LYQ
Full Time: 10 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Language - French R1X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Language - German R2X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Language - Spanish R4X1
Full Time: 10 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Mathematics G1X1
Full Time: 10 months
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Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Physical Education X9C6
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Science with Biology C1X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Science: Chemistry F1X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Science: Physics F3X1
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Science Physics with Mathematics
Full Time: 10 months
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PGCE Secondary Religious Education
Full Time: 10 months
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Part Time: 10 months
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PGCert Early Years Practice (EYTS)
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 12 months
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PGCert Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
Flexible:12-36 months
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