The University of Worcester’s education of future primary and secondary teachers has been given the highest possible grade with inspectors stating that, along with its partners, the University creates “a learning community that places children at the heart of everyone’s endeavours” and “trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience”.
Originally founded as a teacher training college in 1946, our primary and secondary training is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
A day in the life of a primary school teacher
Choose your route into teaching.
A three-year undergraduate degree route to qualified teacher status (QTS)
A one-year course for those who already have a degree, leading to primary qualified teacher status.
A one-year course for those who already have a degree, leading to secondary qualified teacher status in your chosen subject.
If you're interested in working in the further education (FE) sector, then our PGCE FE is perfect for you.
The Teacher Apprenticeship provides a salaried route into gaining Qualified Teacher Status with an optional PGCE. As an apprentice you will earn as you learn and your training fees will be paid for by your employer.
A part-time course for those who have a foundation degree and are already working in a school setting, leading to qualified teacher status in just 16 months.
A two-year course designed for those currently working or volunteering in primary or secondary school who wish to explore practical routes into teaching.
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Kim Hibbert-Mayne, Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education asks what kind of trainee teacher would you be?
Sasha shares her experiences of a PGCE at Worcester
Read the stories of some of our recent trainee teachers
Emily topped up her Sport and Exercise Science degree with a PGCE and is now a PE teacher at a local school
Alex recently graduated with a PGCE in Business with Economics, and is already set to become a head of department in his teaching job.
Georgia graduated with First Class Honours in Primary Initial Teacher Education and now working as a year 1 teacher.
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From short courses to postgraduate qualifications we can meet the ongoing needs of education professionals.
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