If you want to make a difference as a teacher, you’ve come to the right place.

Originally founded as a teacher training college in 1946, we've been training inspirational teachers for over 70 years. Now we're in the top  five UK universities for Quality Education according to the 2021 Times Higher Education’s global University Impact Rankings. So you know you'll be in good hands.

We equip you for a career with excellent job prospects and competitive salaries. A career where you make a difference in your community and shape lives.  

Choose your route into teaching

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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
Already have a degree? 

Why choose Worcester?

We’re a campus-based university with plentiful student parking and on-site accommodation. Meaning you can safely and conveniently access our world class facilities.

Worcester itself is a beautiful, safe, university city within easy reach of Birmingham. It’s the perfect place to gain a teaching qualification and take your career further.

Our courses lead you smoothly into your first teaching job

When you’ve decided you want to get into teaching, you’ll want your course to lead you smoothly into this fulfilling, rewarding career.

At Worcester, we have excellent contacts with the schools in the region where you’ll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with vacancies, so not surprisingly, our graduates are incredibly successful at finding their first job.

I got so much from the course, but the biggest thing has been confidence. My whole family think I'm just a different person - it’s been brilliant.

Taylor Cornes, Teacher and PITE graduate

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Register your interest

You can register with us to tap into all our experience of leading people into this fulfilling career. You'll get advice on everything from arranging school experience to selecting the best course for you.