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The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.

To teach in a primary or post-primary (secondary) school in Northern Ireland, you must have a degree and a recognised teacher training qualification. All teachers are required to register with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI).

Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.

Dr Jo Saxton, Chief regulator, Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, entry requirements, and funding.

Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.

Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

Our range of products and services for providers can help you to connect with applicants, inform your student recruitment activity and ensure a smooth admissions cycle.

View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

What do you need to do before you start your programme?

Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

Once you’ve submitted your application, your chosen training providers will decide whether to make you an offer. Find out what happens next.

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.