Study at an outstanding university with over
180 years’ experience of teacher training

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Qualify as a teacher

Many of our courses award you with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to allow you to become a qualified teacher once you graduate.

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Classroom resources

Utilise our dedicated library of thousands of Teaching resources to use on placement, including books, posters and much more.

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Personalised support

Our staff get to know you throughout your degree, which allows us to deliver better learning and support for our students.

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Prepared for employment

Gain a wealth of experience through contrasting placements to give you the best foundation when entering the profession.

Teaching Courses

Discover dedicated courses for both primary and secondary teaching, with undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation entry options

Select a learning level

BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS)

Pursue your passion for teaching children and qualify as a primary school teacher in just three years.

BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (SEND) (QTS)

Become a qualified primary school teacher with a focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

BA (Hons) Education

Prepare for your future career as an education professional, as you explore local, national, and global issues within the sector.

BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability

This insightful course prepares you to work with children and adults who have a special need or a disability within the education, health or social care sector.

BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year

Explore local, national, and global issues within the sector after the completion of an integrated foundation year.

BA (Hons) Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT)

This three-year course fuses Musical Theatre training with full certification, producing graduates who can headline a show on Friday and run a school Monday, meeting industry demand for versatile artist-educators.

BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology

Learn to support children and young people experiencing problems in education and start your journey to become a BPS Educational Psychologist.

BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years)

Gain the practical, professional and academic skills needed to prepare you to inspire children under 11 with physical education.

BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years)

Learn the practical, professional and academic skills needed for a career inspiring 11-16 year olds through physical education.

BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS)

Learn the practical, professional and academic skills required for teaching physical education as you gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching

Open up future career opportunities within both teaching and sports coaching as you gain vital skills in both disciplines.

BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teaching (QTS)

Explore your passion for teaching mathematics as you qualify as a secondary school teacher in just three years.

BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS)

Begin your career as an early years teacher with our dedicated three-year degree with Qualified Teacher Status.

MA Education (Online)

Our online MA Education programme deepens your knowledge and understanding of teaching and education.

MA Education (Part-Time)

Improve your understanding of advanced subject knowledge and learn how to best utilise evidence-based practice in order to unlock the potential of all learners.

MA Inclusive Special Education

Develop a greater understanding of the issues related to the education of children and young adults who have a special educational need and/or a disability.

Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education

This Postgraduate Certificate is for professionals looking to gain accreditation and specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum.

PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools

This PGCert course supports individuals, schools and local authorities to further understand and promote awareness of mental health in schools.

PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset

This certificate supports individuals, schools or local authorities to explore the research and evidence surrounding mindsets to foster a growth mindset culture.

PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development

This innovative course supports school-based projects and allows education professionals working to accredit development activities within the workplace.

PGCE Primary (3-7)

This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you to become a qualified teacher with a focus on teaching children aged 3 to 7.

PGCE Primary (5-11)

Become a confident and inspiring qualified primary school teacher on this one-year postgraduate course.

PGCE Primary (5-11) Modern Languages

Qualify as a primary school teacher with a specialism in modern foreign languages in just one year.

PGCE Primary (5-11) with SEND

Qualify as a primary teacher with a SEND specialism on this one-year postgraduate course.

PGCE Secondary Biology

Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring biology teacher in just one year.

PGCE Secondary Chemistry

At the end of this one-year degree, you’ll be ready to confidently begin teaching chemistry in a secondary school.

PGCE Secondary Physics

Learn to inspire young minds and confidently begin teaching physics in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.

PGCE Secondary Dance

Learn to confidently begin teaching dance in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.

PGCE Secondary History

Pass on your passion for history to secondary school children, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.

PGCE Secondary Mathematics

If you have a passion for mathematics and wish to teach at secondary school or college level, then this route is an ideal option for you.

PGCE Secondary Music

If you’re a talented musician looking for the next stage in your career, this course offers fantastic opportunities to become a qualified teacher in just one year.

PGCE Secondary Physical Education

Qualify to teach physical education in a secondary school setting in just one year as you make use of our world-class sports facilities.

PGCE Secondary (11-16) with SEND

Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring secondary school teacher in just one year.

iPGCE Primary with iQTS

Expand your career prospects and opportunities while studying and working anywhere in the world with our iPGCE with iQTS.

Assessment Only Route

This option allows suitably qualified and experienced candidates to gain Qualified Teacher Status without the need for extensive training.

BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year

Explore local, national, and global issues within the sector after the completion of an integrated foundation year.

High-quality support and education

Learn why we’re rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Inspiring Curriculum

Students “develop comprehensive curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, which they apply skilfully and confidently in different contexts”.

Personalised Support

University and school staff support students “to thrive through their highly effective ‘team around the trainee’ approach”.

Prepared for Employment

Students “leave very well placed to continue on their journey towards being aspirational, inspirational and motivational teachers”.

Learn from lecturers who know you by name

Our dedication to smaller classes allows our caring teaching staff to really get to know you and how best to help you thrive.

Our experienced staff are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies.

Lecturers React to Thank You Letters

Listen to Milly’s letter to James Martin, Head of Primary Partnership and as she thanks him for all the support she’s received throughout her degree.

Discover over 20,000 classroom resources available to use on your placements

Our Teaching students gain access to our dedicated library of teaching materials where you can find thousands of classroom resources that you can borrow to use while on placement.

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Discover a variety of placement settings that give you a wealth of well-rounded experience

We work with over 350 schools to ensure you have distinctive and rewarding experiences that develop you as an excellent teacher.

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Gain Qualified Teacher Status to kickstart your career as a teacher

Many of our courses award you with Qualified Teacher Status when you graduate, allowing you to move straight into employment as a teacher in any state funded school in the UK.

Promoting high aspirations and success through local schools

The University of Chichester Academy Trust is a network of primary and secondary schools. We work closely with the Trust to ensure all our courses are aligned to the needs of local schools and headteachers.

Explore a range of PGCE options and become a qualified teacher

Discover what studying for a PGCE is like at the University of Chichester, including the primary and secondary PGCE pathways open to you.

PGCE courses

Primary and secondary pathways available

Work in partnership with us to educate future teachers

Find out more about getting your school or organisation to work in partnership with the University of Chichester to educate future teachers and offer School Experience placements.

Discover a broad range of customised professional training programmes

We are one of the leading universities in the UK in the field of International Teacher Education with experience gained over nearly forty years and we design tailor-made and externally commissioned short courses to sponsors’ requirements.

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Study from anywhere in the world with our online iPGCE programme

With over 180 years experience in teacher training our iPGCE with iQTS prepares you to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in schools around the world. You can train where you live and work without needing to visit the UK.

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Primary Teaching at the University of Chichester

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Learn from experienced and expert staff

Dr Glenn Stone

Head of Teacher Education Programmes

Dr Deborah Wilkinson

PGCE Programme Coordinator

Dr Chris Shelton

Head of Education, Reader in Education