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About teacher training
Why choose us?
UEL is one of London's leading centres for teacher training, offering highly successful courses for the primary, secondary and further education and training sectors.
Capitalising on our east London location, we've earned an excellent reputation for working in partnership with schools to prepare teachers to work in multi-ethnic and multilingual urban schools.
The School of Education and Communities trains approximately 600 teachers every year. You will be joining a large department with a long and impressive track record and benefit from subject-specific coaching and mentoring from experienced and expert practitioners.
PGCE at University of East London
PGCE academic, Shrehan, talks about why she chose to shape the next generation of PE teachers at University of East London.
At UEL we have an excellent reputation for working in partnership with schools to prepare teachers to work in multi-ethnic and multilingual urban schools.
Our courses and training
Subject Knowledge Enhancement programmes
A Subject Knowledge Enhancement programme offers you the chance to prepare for teacher training by building up or refreshing your existing knowledge.
Find out how to build on or refresh your current teaching knowledge
School Direct
School Direct is a school-led teacher training route, where participating schools recruit and select their own trainees.
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Assessment Only Route
The Assessment Only Route (AOR) is a self-funded, employment-based option for very experienced, but unqualified or overseas trained teachers.
Read about our AOR programme to gain qualified teacher status
PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on teaching practice, completing written assignments to show your understanding of the principles of teaching.
Read moreExtended degree
As part of your initial teacher training course you'll submit two Master's level assignments. The 60 Master's level credits from these assignments is transferable, and can contribute towards a full MA award. We’re keen that you continue to engage with research after you complete your initial teacher training with us.
We offer you the opportunity to gain further M level credits through reflecting on your experiences during your teaching practice, NQT year or as a more established teacher. You can submit a portfolio and have this assessed against the learning outcomes of the MA in Education programme and be awarded a 30 credits towards the Master's degree (or an intermediate award of a PG Certificate or PG Diploma). You could then complete your MA in Education or in Special Educational Needs, through UEL.
What we're researching
The Teacher Education Research Group (TERG) offers a forum for informed debate and discussion on all aspects of teacher education, and promotes the work of this dynamic group of teacher educators and researchers. The group aims to produce excellent and high quality research with national and international significance for the development of learning and teaching in teacher education, both pre- and in-service.
Facilities and resources
UEL provides a wide range of modern facilities to enable you to study and learn effectively. On the Stratford and Docklands sites we have excellent library services and helpful supportive librarians. Students are encouraged to network with each other and both sites provide ample opportunity and spaces for this to be achieved. There is a dedicated 'one stop' information and guidance service at each campus -The Hub- offering wide support and advice, coupled with a dedicated proactive study skills team who work with students to nurture their academic skills.
