Teacher training entry requirements in England
Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.
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Teacher training entry requirements in England
Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.
UCAS Reports
Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.
Routes into teaching in England
Which teacher training route is right for you? Use our filter to narrow your search and explore your options.
Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
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.
Teacher training in Northern Ireland
Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.
Explore your options in Scotland and Wales
Find out about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, entry requirements, and funding.
HE provider good practice briefing for students who participated in WP and outreach activities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
Other funding for full-time students
Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Postgraduate teacher training in England
Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.
Teacher training
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.
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How to apply for teacher training in Scotland and Wales
Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.
Positive careers discussions with Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
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