Our education courses are ranked in in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (on track) by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Our education courses are ranked in in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (on track) by the Complete University Guide 2025.
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95% of our graduates are in work or further study*
If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship. Plus, we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate outcomes Survey 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Placements are an integral part of the course, providing hands-on experience in schools, inclusion units, and community settings.
Throughout their time with us, students are supported in identifying and securing relevant opportunities that align with their career aspirations.
Past placements have included work in mainstream schools, special schools, charities, and local authority services. These experiences help students develop practical skills and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
Students have the opportunity to take part in exciting educational trips that enhance their understanding of inclusion, education policy, and diverse learning environments.
From exploring world-class museums and libraries to tackling team-building challenges at outdoor adventure centres, these experiences make learning immersive and hands-on.
Past trips have included a visit to the Houses of Parliament, offering a front-row seat to education policy and governance in action. Each trip is an opportunity to expand your knowledge, build connections, and see the real-world impact of education first-hand.
Beyond placements and trips, students can engage in additional experiences that enrich their learning and professional development.
We offer opportunities to gain valuable qualifications such as first aid and safeguarding, equipping students with essential skills for working in education and care settings.
Guest lectures, practical workshops, and collaborative projects also form an integral part of the course, ensuring students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies.
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You’ll be based at City Campus, UoG’s newest campus in the heart of Gloucester.
You’ll benefit from being part of a thriving city and a historic community of teachers, and from excellent local transport links.
City Campus’s brand-new teaching spaces will double as mock classrooms where students experience teaching being modelled and analysed by our expert lecturers.
The outdoor learning base camp at Oxstalls Campus offers a dedicated space for students to develop their expertise in outdoor pedagogies through hands-on experience.
Each week, students have the opportunity to work directly with visiting children and parents at our graduate-run family forest play sessions, gaining practical skills in facilitating outdoor learning while deepening their understanding of nature-based education.
You’ll have access to an extensive range of books, journals, and online databases to support your studies in education and SEN.
Discover stories from our students and graduates.
University isn’t all about studying, it’s important to make the most of student life and have fun too.
There’s lots going on outside of lectures for you to get involved in, from sports to societies in our Students’ Union.
Varsity takes place each year against local rivals University of Worcester, it’s easy to get involved – you can compete, coach or support UoG.
With 500 bars, clubs and pubs, plus easy access to beautiful countryside, Gloucestershire is a vibrant county with lots happening across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Our team are all experienced lecturers with extensive expertise in education, psychology, inclusion, special educational needs, social justice, policy and leadership.
With backgrounds in all stages of education, plus leadership roles in community and international projects, they bring a wealth of practical and research-based knowledge to the course.
Actively engaged in research, policy development, and innovative teaching, they ensure students gain an understanding of contemporary educational issues and best practices.
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