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Teacher Training / Education Courses in England, UK
The School of Education, University Of Nottingham:
The School of Education in the University of Nottingham is situated in the East Midlands, England UK. Located in The Dearing Building, it is an exciting and rewarding place to study. We are pleased to welcome students from across the UK, Europe and the world into our vibrant community. As one of the largest and most respected education departments of any UK university, we lead the way in research and teaching quality.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose the University of Nottingham?
- ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide
- among the leading UK universities for its educational research.
- award-winning campuses
- lively multi-cultural city
- convenient access to national and international transport links
Courses:
We offer four Initial Teacher Education courses:
Secondary
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - one year full-time
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - one to three years part-time, flexible
Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) one year
Primary
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (SCITT) one year full-time
BA (Hons) Degrees:
Combined Studies; Counselling; Creative and Professional Writing; Fine Art
Masters Programmes include:
Education; Special Needs; Higher Education; TESOL; Counselling Studies
We also offer Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Masters level awards.
Primary Teacher Training:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (SCITT) one year full-time
- one-year school-based course
- placement in one of a consortium of 52 schools
- QTS status
- PGCE qualification (60 credits at Masters level)
- Bursaries available
Recruitment commences September each year for the following September. Interviews are continuous until places have been filled. Early application highly recommended.
The PGCE Primary SCITT is your chance to experience an excellent primary teacher training programme and to gain Qualified Teacher Status and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) by school centred training in some of the best primary schools in the country, working with one of the best universities in the country. This consortium of primary schools, previously recognised by HMI as nationally outstanding, together with the University of Nottingham, offer a one-year full-time programme of teacher training to individuals who have:
- a commitment to teaching as a career
- a desire to work with primary age children
- the personal and intellectual qualities needed to be an excellent primary teacher
- preferably an upper second class degree
- the confidence to be part of an innovative and prestigious programme
Secondary Teacher Training:
PGCE (Secondary): Full-time
The full-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a 36-week course which prepares students to teach in secondary schools. There is a strong emphasis on practical school-based training supported by University-based seminars and lectures. Subjects you can specialise in include: English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Science, Society, Health and Development
Your time in schools will include:
- a period of 'school experience', performing a variety of tasks and observations, and beginning to teach your subject specialism
- a thirteen-week period of teaching practice during which you will teach up to two thirds of a conventional teaching load
- a 'school-based inquiry' - which is an opportunity to reflect upon and develop skills and insights gained during the course
At the University you will attend lectures and seminars addressing:
- the specifics of teaching your chosen 'main method' - that is, your subject specialism
- cross-curricular 'professional studies' including:
- school improvement and school effectiveness
- the physical, social and emotional development of pupils
- pupil behaviour
- social issues in education
- professional conduct and continuing development as a teacher
School-based placements are undertaken in our Partnership Schools
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - one to three years part-time, flexible
The flexible PGCE course is a part-time route which allows you to take up to 3 years to complete the course and will qualify you to teach mathematics, modern languages or science in secondary schools.If you have had prior experience of working in schools or relevant study you may be exempted from certain aspects of the course.
This is largely a web-based course so regular access to the internet is essential. You will be required to attend tutorials at certain points in the course and an optional twilight seminar programme is offered in the School of Education. In addition, flexible route students are invited to attend the full-time PGCE course lectures and subject method sessions if they wish to do so.
Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP).
Employment Based Initial Teacher Training (EBITT) status enables The University of Nottingham to offer a Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP).This is an employment based route to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is a one year programme of postgraduate training. Trainee teachers are employed, usually on a one year contract, by a school in a supernumerary capacity. You can expect to be paid a salary of about £15,100 on this route. Our motivation in putting the programme together has been to try to improve recruitment and retention in the East Midlands region, and particularly in the inner cities and former coalfields.
We offer places across four priority secondary subject areas: English; Mathematics; Languages, including community languages; Science
The underpinning principles of this programme are:
- commitment to teacher supply and retention in the area
- provision of a high quality, supernumerary training route
- flexibility to meet the diverse needs of trainee teachers and schools
- integration within the University's ITT provision
The distinctive features of this programme are:
- a strong commitment to understanding the place of the school in the local community
- a focus on pupils' perspectives on teaching and learning
- commitment to ongoing professional development of the trainees
- links to Nottingham University Samworth Academy and Samworth Church Academy
- salary whilst training
- opportunity to gain a PGCE as well as QTS
- students who have gained 60 credits from their PGCE programme may be able to obtain accreditation of prior learning (APL) for an MA in Education.
Address:
Wollaton Road, Nottingham, England , UK / GB
School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham
Courses / Programs
The School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham is located in Nottingham, in Nottinghamshire County in the East Midlands of England (approximately 2 hours north of London). We are the only academic school in the UK to focus specifically on contemporary China, and are recognised as a national leader in the provision of high quality, discipline-based research and degree programs in this area. We provide a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to students from the UK, Europe and around the world. Unlike any other university in the UK, we welcome students who have already studied Mandarin as well as complete beginners; native speakers of Mandarin Chinese are offered a broad range of alternative modules.
We are distinct not only in our key strengths but in how our many strengths combine: we are financially secure, campus based and comprehensive; we are research-led and recruit top students and staff from around the world; we are committed to internationalising all our core activities so our students can have a valuable and enjoyable experience that prepares them well for the rest of their intellectual, professional and personal lives.
Undergraduate degree courses:
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Chinese Studies degree course
- Undergraduate Masters degree courses
- Collaborative courses
Postgraduate degree courses: Masters and PhD (Taught and Research)
- MSc Banking and Financial Markets in Contemporary China NEW
- MSc Business and Economy of Contemporary China
Mandarin Chinese tuition courses
Please see the Programs Page for a full list of courses.
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Chinese Studies degree course
- Undergraduate Masters degree courses
- Collaborative courses
Postgraduate degree courses: Masters and PhD (Taught and Research)
- MSc Banking and Financial Markets in Contemporary China NEW
- MSc Business and Economy of Contemporary China
Mandarin Chinese tuition courses
Please see the Programs Page for a full list of courses.
Richmond University, London
Courses / Programs
Established in 1972, Richmond, The American International University in London is an independent, international university. We provide a wide range of specialist courses at undergraduate and graduate level in the fields of liberal arts and professional studies. Our bachelor's degree courses and master's programs are open to students from the UK and all over the world.With students from over 100 countries, Richmond provides an international curriculum which includes academic subjects and intercultural learning. With dual accreditation in both the USA and the United Kingdom, we emphasize the best of both systems of education: the US focus on the liberal arts and the British system of specialization.
The university is situated in the beautiful town of Richmond, within easy reach of central London. First and second year students are based at the Richmond Hill campus, in one of London's most sought-after areas. Third and fourth-year and MA students are based at our city campus in Kensington, one of London's most beautiful residential areas.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Programs
-Art, Design & Media
-Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
-Business Administration: Finance
-Business Administration: International Business
-Business Administration: Marketing
-Economics
-Financial Economics
-International & Development Economics
-Communications
-Development Studies
-History
-International Journalism & Media
-International Relations
-Political Science
-Psychology
Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs
-International Relations
-Art History & Visual Culture
-Art, Design & Media
-Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
-Business Administration: Finance
-Business Administration: International Business
-Business Administration: Marketing
-Economics
-Financial Economics
-International & Development Economics
-Communications
-Development Studies
-History
-International Journalism & Media
-International Relations
-Political Science
-Psychology
Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs
-International Relations
-Art History & Visual Culture
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Courses / Programs
• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for international students and professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, fashion, makeup, visual communication, architecture, acting, film production, photography, dance, and more.
• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time in university or college in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.
• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term, 2 terms, or 3 terms.
• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.
• We also provide summer study abroad programs.
Student Review:
“I like the fact that the course has a good structure. You can always give your work a personal touch. I really appreciate that all my tutors are helpful, open-minded and have an immense knowledge, which they enjoy sharing.”
- Shivaji, India
1, 2 or 3 semesters on the following degree courses:
• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Dance.
Further Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (1 or 2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.
• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Dance.
Further Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (1 or 2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.
Psychology at the University of Southampton
Courses / Programs
Located in Hampshire on the south coast of England (just 75 miles south-west of London),The University of Southampton offers a range of psychology-related degrees including a single, highly-focused, BSc Psychology honours degree that is recognised by the British Psychological Society. We also provide post-graduate and research degree programs, including MSc Degrees specializing in Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Research Methods in Psychology.Psychology's broad-based BSc degrees give you the opportunity to study a wide range of topics before specialising in your chosen area. As well as summer placements, we also offer hands-on research experience through our Voluntary Research Assistant (VRA) scheme.
Ours was the first degree programme in the UK to receive unconditional accreditation from the British Psychological Society, in 2005. We were ranked fourth among UK Psychology departments for satisfaction with undergraduate teaching (The Guardian University Guide 2009).
Undergraduate Degrees
- BSc (Hons) Education and Psychology (3 years)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (3 years)
Post-graduate Degrees
- MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology (1 year)
- MSc Health Psychology (1 year)
- MSc Research Methods in Psychology (1 year)
Research Degrees
- Doctorate Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
- Doctorate Educational Psychology (DEdPsych)
- MPhil/PhD Health Psychology Research and Professional Practice
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) Training
- BSc (Hons) Education and Psychology (3 years)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (3 years)
Post-graduate Degrees
- MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology (1 year)
- MSc Health Psychology (1 year)
- MSc Research Methods in Psychology (1 year)
Research Degrees
- Doctorate Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
- Doctorate Educational Psychology (DEdPsych)
- MPhil/PhD Health Psychology Research and Professional Practice
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) Training
University of Bristol, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Courses / Programs
University of Bristol, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering is one of the UK's premier Electrical and Electronic Engineering Departments, and is part of an internationally-distinguished, leading UK university. This renowned department offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate & postgraduate degree programmes including Bachelor's of Engineering & Master's of Engineering to suit all requirements for both UK & international students.Independent teaching-quality inspections and newspaper league-tables rate this department as one of the very best in the UK in which to study electronics.
Extensive research activities mean that our academic staff teach the very latest developments in this exciting and rapidly changing field, and that all our technical equipment is up-to-the-minute. We provide links to industry and we have an active Industrial Advisory Board to ensure that we offer an education that prepares students for employment after graduation.
The University of Bristol is centrally located in Bristol, a vibrant and multicultural city in the South-West of England, approximately 100 miles (160 km) west of London, and 79 miles (127 km) south-west of Birmingham.
Undergraduate degree programmes - Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) & Master of Engineering (MEng): The usual degree path taken by students is a 4-year MEng degree (which meets the educational requirements of the Engineering Council), although some students opt for the 3-year BEng programmes.
- MEng Computer Science & Electronics
- MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- MEng Electronic & Communications Engineering
- BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
& more...
Postgraduate degree programmes
- MEng Computer Science & Electronics
- MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- MEng Electronic & Communications Engineering
- BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
& more...
Postgraduate degree programmes
University of Sussex
Courses / Programs
The University of Sussex in Brighton (1 hour south of London), England, is a leading research university offering study abroad degree programmes to undergraduate students at overseas institutions. Whether you come for a term, a summer or a whole year, benefit from taking part of your degree in a new academic and social environment. Our Study Abroad programme offers international students the chance to study at the University of Sussex, as a visiting or an exchange student.The University of Sussex works in partnership with many of the world's leading universities and receives students from 120 countries. Around 20 per cent of our students come from outside the UK, while our teaching community comprises staff from 50 nations. We're also determined that our UK students graduate with a world view. That's why one in seven of our undergraduates spend part of their degree overseas.
Summer, Semester & Whole Year Study Abroad Programs:
- Computing
- Economics
- Engineering and design
- International development
- International relations
- Languages
- Law
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics and astronomy
- Art history
- Biochemistry
- International Foundation Year
- International Summer School
- English language Programs
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- Computing
- Economics
- Engineering and design
- International development
- International relations
- Languages
- Law
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics and astronomy
- Art history
- Biochemistry
- International Foundation Year
- International Summer School
- English language Programs
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