Guaranteed Interview: Teacher Training
If you complete your education studies degree with us and apply for the PGCE Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) programme at the University of Northampton during your final undergraduate year, you are guaranteed an interview.

Terms and conditions apply:

Interviews are subject to you meeting the entry criteria for the course, we require a minimum 2:2 degree and relevant GCSEs
An interview does not guarantee an offer to study on the course
Places are limited and applications will close once the limit has been reached
Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt on the BA (Hons) in Education Studies. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on Master’s and postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers:

Education MA, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) MSc, Counselling MSc, Social Work MA, Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers. There are many roles within schools and colleges that our students move into. In addition, some students with an Education Studies degree are inspired to move into social work, mental health and therapeutic sectors, youth work and supporting refugees. Here are some examples of roles that our graduates are involved with:

Nursery, Primary and Secondary teaching (after completing the relevant Post Graduate course)
Museum Educator
Youth Advocacy Work
Government policy advisory work
HE and FE teaching
Family Support
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Creative Arts Therapist
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Student Support Officer

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

BANGLADESH

We accept the following qualifications:

• Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
• Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

INDIA

We accept the following qualifications:

• Standard 12,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

NEPAL

We accept the following qualifications:

• Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

PAKISTAN

We accept the following qualifications:

• High School Certificate,
• 2-Year Bachelor’s degree in Pakistan from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

SRI LANKA

We accept the following qualifications:

• A-Levels (Sri Lanka or the UK)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body

Please include the following documents with your completed application form:

• Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
• Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
• At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
• A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.

Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)