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- Assessment Only Route to QTS (Primary) - Non-NTU Award
- Assessment Only Route to QTS (Secondary) - Non-NTU Award
- Further Education and Skills - Cert Ed
- Chemistry with Secondary Education (QTS) - BSc (Hons)
- Childhood and Education Studies (top-up) - Online - BA (Hons)
- Childhood and Psychology - BA (Hons)
- Childhood and Society - BA (Hons)
- Childhood: Health and Wellbeing - BA (Hons)
- Computing with Secondary Education (QTS) - BSc (Hons)
- Education - Doctor of
- Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
- Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYTS) - PGCE
- Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5 - NTU in Mansfield - Higher National Diploma
- Early Years Professional Leadership for England - NTU in Mansfield - Higher National Certificate; Higher National Diploma
- Education - FdA
- Education (and pathways) - MA
- Education and Professional Practice (top-up) - NTU in Mansfield - BA (Hons)
- Education Studies - BA (Hons)
- Education Studies and Psychology - BA (Hons)
- Education: Policy and Practice - BA (Hons)
- Education: Policy and Practice - FdA
- English with Secondary Education (QTS) - BA (Hons)
- Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS) - BSc (Hons)
- Further Education and Skills - PGCE
- Physics with Secondary Education (QTS) - BSc (Hons)
- Primary Education (QTS) - BA (Hons)
- Primary Education (QTS) - PGCE
- Research degrees in Education - PhD
- Secondary Education (QTS) - PGCE
- Special Educational Needs Disability and Inclusion - BA (Hons)
- Teacher Degree Apprenticeship in Secondary Mathematics Education (QTS) - BSc (Hons)
- Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) – Examinations for Core Modules 1, 2 and 3 and Specialist Modules
- Teaching Level 6 Apprenticeship (QTS) - PGCE
Childhood, Education and Teacher Training at NTU
From early years through to adult education, our courses span all phases of learning and development.
You’ll learn at the forefront of your sector with courses designed and delivered by lecturers with first-hand experience in their field.
With placements and work-based opportunities, you’ll be well prepared for the world of work, through our extensive network of partner schools and institutions.
We offer a number of routes into teaching, which lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
in the UK for Childhood and Youth (Complete University Guide, 2025)
of Education students are satisfied with the quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2023)
of Teacher Training graduates were in work and/or further study 15 months after completing their studies (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21)
of postgraduate Education graduates were in work and/or further study 15 months after completing their studies (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21)
Learn more about Childhood, Education and Teacher Training at NTU
Hear from our students about how NTU is helping them achieve their ambitions.
What’s next after your Childhood, Education and Teacher Training degree?
Our courses are designed to prepare you for your future career - developing the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for.
From day one, we will help you give real-life context to your studies and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through our extensive network of 600 partnerships in a wide range of educational settings.
Our graduates leave with the critical skills and understanding to be able to make important contributions to education and childhood in the public and private sector, including the NHS, local government, non-governmental organisations and education providers.
Graduates could go on to secure roles such as:
- Teacher in Primary, Secondary, Further Education, Early Years of Special Education*
- Family Support Worker
- Youth Mental Health Worker
- School Careers Advisor
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- School Administration Manager
- Education Recruitment Consultant
- Education Researcher
- Educational Developer
- Education Policy Consultant
- School Pastoral Manager
- Youth Development Worker
*for courses leading to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
NTU Employability Promise
From your first steps at NTU to life beyond graduation, our Employability Promise* provides personalized support designed just for you. Build your skills, confidence, and connections through one-to-one career coaching, networking events, practical learning experiences, and exclusive access to part-time, placement, and graduate-level opportunities—and so much more.
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Nottingham Institute of Education
Studying for a degree, already graduated, or planning a career change? At Nottingham Institute of Education at NTU, we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education, teacher training and childhood so that you can take the next step.
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