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Our education studies degree allows you to explore modern education and methodologies, and incorporates disciplines such as sociology, history and psychology. It is an excellent route into teaching after completing a PGCE qualification, education research or community education.

Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Improve your higher education teaching skills with this accredited Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Learn more.

Mode: Distance
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Education studies

Doctorate in Education, EdD

Whether mid-career or a senior professional, our Doctorate in Education welcomes educators wishing to study for a research degree at a centre for excellence.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Education studies

Early Years Teacher Status (Professional), PGCE

Change children’s lives and study for your Early Years Teacher Status Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (ProfGCE) at Greenwich. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies; Education studies

Early Years Teacher Status, PGCE

Gain Early Years Teacher Status with this part-time Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich in south London. Learn more.

Mode: Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Early years studies; Education studies

Education and Special Educational Needs, Foundation Degree (Whitefield Academy Trust)

This foundation degree in education and special educational needs helps classroom and teaching assistants to develop their skills. Find out more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Whitefield Academy Trust
Subject: Education studies

Education and Training, MPhil/PhD

Push frontiers in education and training with a research degree (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Greenwich. Supported by experienced educators. Read more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Education studies

Education Studies (Top Up)

Fulfil your career ambitions in education with an education studies BA that can transform your Level 5 qualification to a full honours degree. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: North Kent College - Tonbridge Campus
Subject: Education studies

Education Studies, BA Hons (Top up) (NESCOT)

Transform your career opportunities in education by topping up your existing qualifications to earn a BA Education Studies degree. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: North East Surrey College Of Technology (NESCOT)
Subject: Education studies

Education, MA

Our Master’s in Education is ideal for anyone who is passionate about education and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Education studies

Education, MPhil/PhD

Make a unique contribution to knowledge in education with doctoral study at the University of Greenwich. Study a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Education.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Education studies

FdA Education & Special Education Needs (North Kent College)

This foundation degree in Education and Special Education Needs teaching assistants to develop their skills. Find out more.

Mode: Full time
Location: North Kent College - Tonbridge Campus
Subject: Education studies

Higher Education, PGCert

Explore a range of approaches to higher education teaching with a PGCert in Higher Education in South London. Gain Fellowship of the HEA. Learn more.

Mode: Distance
Location: Partner College
Subject: Education studies

International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Online)

Improve your skills to teach in international schools with this online International Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Learn more.

Mode: Distance
Location: Partner College
Subject: Education studies; Teacher training

Primary Education Studies (2-Year Accelerated Degree), BA Hons

Learn about current practice in primary schools and early-years education with our intensive two-year degree. Ideal for advancement to QTS. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Education studies; Teacher training

Professional Certificate in Education / ProfGCE (London South East Colleges, Bromley Campus)

Our professional certificates in education help teachers and trainers gain a recognised teaching qualification. Also available to study online. Read more.

Mode: Part time, Distance
Location: London South East Colleges - Bromley Campus
Subject: Education studies

Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination), PGCert

Develop your expertise to lead and co-ordinate special educational needs provision in educational settings. Ideal for newly appointed SENCos. Read more.

Mode: Part time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Education studies

Supporting Teaching and Learning, Foundation Degree (NESCOT)

This foundation degree is a 2 year full-time course providing you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

Mode: Full time
Location: North East Surrey College Of Technology (NESCOT)
Subject: Education studies; Teacher training

Why Greenwich is great for education studies degrees

With an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating for the quality of our university's training in primary education, our courses will give you more than 100 hours of teaching experience to prepare you for your career.

Doctorate in Education, EdD

Our Doctorate in Education (EdD) is intended for committed mid-career and senior professionals in all areas of education, training and related professional fields.

About the Greenwich Campus

Our riverside Greenwich Campus is surrounded by the greenery of Greenwich Park and is located close to central London.

Studying at Greenwich has Developed Me Personally and Professionally

PGCE and EdD graduate Toyin Coker tells us why he chose to study at the University of Greenwich.

Research and partnerships

We have a history of carrying out specific and multidisciplinary activity across a range of research and enterprise contexts including the delivery of training and CPD.

ILD | Institute for Lifecourse Development

The ILD is a key anchor resource hosted by the Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences. Professionals from related fields will work closely together with researchers and stakeholders from public, charitable and voluntary organisations. Together they will develop effective and economically sustainable lifecourse solutions and tackle the grand challenge agendas society faces.

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