Studying teacher training at university
Example course modules
- Learning how to learn
- Developing professional knowledge
- Lifestyles and societies
- Situated communication
- Acknowledging diversity in the classroom
- An integrated approach to meeting Children's needs
- Excellence in English, mathematics and sciences
- Wider curriculum: subjects in focus
- Education, values and society
- Reflective teaching: principles and practice
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 14 (Low 11 - High 17). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about teacher training
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- At least one from art, design and technology, english, modern language, geography, history, IT, maths, music, religious studies and sciences
Useful to have
- CACHE (early years primary teaching/primary education teacher training)
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Six months after graduating
- Teaching and educational professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Primary school teacher
- Private tutor
- Special needs teacher
Other real-life job examples
- Sports coach
- Careers adviser
- Learning mentor
What employers like about this subject
A degree in teacher training will help you develop skills in teaching and motivating students; child development; professional practice in teaching; theories of learning and safeguarding of young people. Other useful transferrable skills that a teacher training degree can provide include communication, time management, adaptability, problem-solving, motivation of yourself and others, team-working and leadership. Teacher training graduates at first degree level most commonly go into primary school teaching, but also work for secondary schools, in government (often as regulators or examiners), nurseries, colleges, hospitals and in business training.
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