Education and Teacher Training

We have a long and established history of delivering Initial Teacher Education (ITE), education, childhood and youth courses in Birmingham.

We offer high-quality courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree level that are tailored to meet the needs of the professions. We offer a range of courses that explore children and childhood in contemporary society that promote equality, diversity and social justice to make a real difference to children, young people and families.

Placement opportunities play an important part in all courses, and we will provide you with opportunities to work alongside a range of professionals in children’s centres, family support services, early years settings, youth projects, and more. Our teacher training courses offer placements in a variety of schools across the duration of your course which allow you to collect the evidence needed to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status, meaning that at the end of the three years you could leave with both expert knowledge and the qualification needed to teach it in schools.

In 2025 Education and Teacher Training will move to the City Centre Campus.

Our courses

Foundation Year courses

Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.

Undergraduate courses

Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Education and Teacher Training.

Postgraduate courses

Take a look at the Education and Teacher Training postgraduate courses and research degrees available.

Our Research

The Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is an inclusive research collective. Our research members work across subject areas and education phases from early years to higher education, which brings a strong interdisciplinary, inter-sectoral culture to the work we do. 

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Facilities

In 2025 Education and Teacher Training facilities will move to the City Centre Campus.

Our staff

When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.

Our graduates

We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.

Partnerships and collaborations

We have strong partnerships with more than 900 primary schools and over 200 secondary schools across the Midlands.

Blog

Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.

Career and Professional Development (CPD)

We provide a range of professional development options.

Interview Guidance

Get advice and guidance on how to prepare for your course interview.

Assessment Only Route

If you are an experienced teacher, but don’t have Qualified Teacher Status, you may be eligible for the Assessment Only route to achieve this.

Forum for Accessing Community Experience (FACE)

Birmingham City University’s Forum for Accessing Community Experience (also known as FACE). FACE are dedicated to enriching healthcare education from a patient or carer's perspective.

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News

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

Go Abroad

Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.

Living in Birmingham

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.

Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

More Information

Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Student information

Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

Financial information

International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

International study information