Education

Whatever you choose to study at Staffordshire University you will have the opportunity of a work-placement, where you’ll gain experience and connections to give you an edge in your future career.

This work experience may link to your course, or it could be a broader experience. Our commitment will give students the best possible mix of knowledge and experience.

Our network of schools will support you in getting excellent core initial teacher training. Our PGCE awards are also designed to house our trainees in placements every week, ensuring you'll form supportive bonds with peers and course leaders.

Work experience opportunities:

• Schools
• Colleges
• Early years settings
• NGOs
• Private training organisations
• Local Councils
• Armed Forces
• Prison Service
• Local Authorities

Our education and childhood degrees offer access to a wide variety of career and academic options.

You'll gain the insight and experiences to take to your future career, including visits to specialist centres and organisations, child-based learning and external trips to build team and leadership skills.

After graduating our undergraduate course, you may progress to work within family and children centres, care support, educational administration and management, play work or learning support. Alternatively, you may enter teaching through PGCE, Schools Direct and Schools Direct Salaried routes.

At postgraduate level, our diverse portfolio of PGCE courses is the next step for the teachers of the future, and will specifically train you in your chosen field and teaching level.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses can equip you for roles in:

• Schools
• Colleges
• Academies
• Museums
• Youth Services
• Social Services
• Armed Forces
• Children Centres
• Art Galleries
• Young Offender Support
• Care Support
• Training Organisations