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.
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.