Teacher Training

UEL is one London’s leading centres for teacher training, offering highly successful courses for primary, secondary and further education.

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UEL is one London’s leading centres for teacher training, offering highly successful courses for primary, secondary and further education.

Teacher Training

Teacher training

Train to become a teacher at the University of East London. 

Our teacher training courses are developed in partnership with schools and colleges. You will gain practical classroom experience and develop the skills you need to start your teaching career.

Why study teacher training at UEL

  • Gain hands-on experience in real classrooms
  • Train with expert teachers and school partners
  • Build practical skills alongside academic study
  • Study in a diverse and supportive environment

Choose your route

We offer a range of postgraduate teacher training courses to suit your subject and career goals.

Find the course that matches your interests and ambitions.

  • Primary or Secondary PGCE

    Train to teach children aged 5–11, or 11-16

  • Teacher Apprenticeship

    Train to become a qualified teacher while you work

  • School Direct

    Train in a school setting, working closely with experienced teachers.

  • Assessment Only Route

    The Assessment Only Route (AOR) is a self-funded, employment-based route for experienced teachers without qualifications or trained overseas.

  • PGCE Further Education

    You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on teaching practice, and completing written assignments to show your understanding of the principles of teaching.

How to become a teacher

Follow these steps to start your teacher training: 

Visit us at an open day

Make sure you meet the academic and subject requirements.

Submit your application through the relevant application system. 

 If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview. 

  • Accept your offer 

Confirm your place within the given timeframe.

Complete any required checks and get ready to start your training.

  • Complete required checks

Before starting your course, you must complete the required checks.

 

 

Need to strengthen your subject knowledge?

If your degree is not closely related to the subject you want to teach, you may need to complete a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course.

Support and guidance

If you have questions about teacher training at UEL: 

  • Use the ‘Contact us’ option in your Applicant Portal
  • Or contact the Applicant Engagement Team using the live chat below.
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