Modern Teaching Facilities
The roots of the Department of Education can be traced back to 1847. We now run our education courses from our attractive Francis Close Hall Campus, where our traditional building has been carefully developed to provide modern teaching facilities.
Wide Range of Courses
The department offers a range of initial teacher education (ITE) routes to Qualified Teacher Status. You can choose to study over three years for a BEd Primary Degree, or if you already have a first degree, you can train to become a primary or secondary teacher by studying our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Practical Experience in Schools
Whichever option you choose, you will have the opportunity to work in two or more schools, so that you can gain invaluable practical experience. We have strong partnerships with over 250 primary schools and 50 secondary schools, and we work closely with them to ensure our programmes are relevant and up-to-date. Head teachers also advise on course content and training requirements for new teachers.
Early Years Education
The department has recently developed its work in early years education and currently offers Sure Start Early Years Foundation Degree, BA Early Childhood Studies and an MEd in Early Years.
Building on Our Success
Building on our successful ITE work, a range of MEds have been specifically developed to respond to the professional development needs of qualified and experienced teachers. The department also offers a Doctorate in Education (EdD) with specialisms in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, and Inclusion/Diversity
We have an active research culture, including the possibility of study at MPhil/PhD level.
The London Campus
The London campus works with this department to deliver teacher training courses. This campus offers a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education and is the base for the North East London Graduate Teacher Programme (Primary). We also arrange and supervise Teaching Placements in urban schools for students from other colleges around the country. Read more about The London Campus.
For further information about the department see Department of Education.
Please also see Courses for further information about what you can study.
GITEP
GITEP is a partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and the Gloucestershire Association of Secondary Headteachers. The partnership has been established for 15 years. Its aim is to successfully recruit and train high quality trainee teachers for Gloucestershire and beyond. For more information visit http://www.gitep.co.uk/.