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Amy Rothero has completed a Level 3 rugby development apprenticeship at the Welsh Rugby Union. Following her experience, Amy decided to go on to study a degree in sport management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

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

Which teacher training route is right for you? Use our filter to narrow your search and explore your options.

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).

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.

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.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

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

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.

Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding. Content provided by Student Finance England.

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

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.

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

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.