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Study for a PGCE at the University of Greenwich

Connor Ryan talks us through why he chose teacher training at Greenwich.

Our courses

We offer around 30 teacher education courses, including BA Hons and PGCE qualifications. At undergraduate level, you can study primary education, or a one-year lifelong learning professional certificate in education. Postgraduates can choose from a number of specialist PGCEs.

Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status

Are you a primary secondary teacher looking for career progression? Study our 3-month Assessment-Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Further Education and Skills, ProfGCE (NESCOT)

Gain extensive teaching practice and a recognised teaching qualification with this Professional Graduate Certificate in Education. Learn more.

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

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: Teacher training

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

PCE Further Education & Skills Sector

Our Professional Certificate in Education (PCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Distance
Location: Avery Hill Campus; Greenwich Campus
Subject: Teacher training

PGCE Further Education & Skills Sector

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Distance
Location: Avery Hill Campus; Greenwich Campus
Subject: 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: Teacher training

Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons

Teach and inspire young learners with our primary education degree. Receive teacher training and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Primary Education, PGCE

Become a Qualified Teacher. Study for your PGCE in Primary Education at the University of Greenwich. Learn about course fees, entry requirements and more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Primary Mathematics (Subject Specialist), PGCE

Help children overcome barriers with mathematics. Boost your career with a PGCE in Primary Mathematics. Study in South London. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

ProfGCE Further Education & Skills Sector

Our Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Distance
Location: Avery Hill Campus; Greenwich Campus
Subject: Teacher training

School Direct Training Programme (Secondary), PGCE

Combine secondary school-based training and university-based courses with this School Direct Training Programme PGCE. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

School Direct Training Programmes (Primary)

Become a primary school teacher with a School Direct Programme in Primary Teaching. Combine university teaching with school placements. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Secondary Education Mathematics, PGCE

If you have a background in maths and want to inspire the next generation, start teacher training with a PGCE in Secondary Education Mathematics. Read more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Secondary Education Physical Education, PGCE

Interested in teaching sports? Want a rewarding career as a PE teacher? Begin your training with a PGCE Secondary Education in Physical Education. See more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Physical education and sport; Teacher training

Secondary Education Science with Biology, PGCE

Bring your passion for biology to the classroom. Become a secondary school biology teacher with a PGCE Secondary Education Science with Biology. Read more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Secondary Education Science with Chemistry, PGCE

Share your passion in chemistry with the next generation. Become a secondary school chemistry teacher with our PGCE Secondary Education Science. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

Secondary Education Science with Physics, PGCE

Share your specialist knowledge with students. Become a secondary school science teacher with our PGCE Secondary Education Science with Physics. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Avery Hill Campus
Subject: Teacher training

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; Teacher training

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 teacher training degrees

At the University of Greenwich, we're proud of our recognition and our excellent rating from Ofsted. Find out more about our reputation and where you will study.

My time at Greenwich has helped me get to where I am today

Our alumni Chris Ball has gone on to become Head of School since completing the PGCE Primary Education course here at the University of Greenwich.

Education Placements at the University of Greenwich

Placements are a core element of teacher training which enable our trainees to put theory into practice in a supportive environment

I 100% Recommend the Two-Year Primary Education BA Degree!

Current student Claire Kelly tells us about her experience so far studying on the Primary Education Studies (2-Year Accelerated Degree), BA Hons

Train to Teach at Greenwich

What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher? Work with young people? Study education? It’s not too late.

Take a Virtual Tour

Our virtual tours are a great way to get a feel for where you'll be studying. Explore the facilities we have on offer below.

Research and partnerships

Current research includes the experiences and motivations of school mentors, imposter syndrome among newly qualified teachers, models of assessment in secondary science, and mastery in primary mathematics.

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