Chester School of Education
We offer a range of prestigious courses in Education across our locations in Chester and Warrington and will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and understanding that you need to make a difference in society. The Chester School of Education can help you to fulfil your aspirations.
There are a wide range of professional roles within the children’s, young people’s and families’ workforce and we can support you to understand the many different career paths available to you and develop the resilience and adaptability needed for changing work environments. Recent graduates have pursued careers in teaching, youth work, social work, therapeutic roles, police force, children’s nursing, business ownership, and education policy.
Areas of Expertise Childhood, Education and Professional Development
Within our CEPD area of expertise, you will find lecturers, partners, administrative staff, professors and, of course, students, who all share one driving ethos: to make a difference. Quite simply, this is at the heart of everything we do. We rethink and challenge the educational landscape, we innovate and champion change both inside and outside of the classroom, and we deliver academic and research excellence.
Areas of Expertise Initial Teacher Education
The University of Chester is the ideal place to realise your ambitions. In choosing to train at Chester, you’ll be entering a high-quality training programme, in a supportive environment with carefully-selected teaching placements. We’ll help you to become a teacher who can make a real difference, with the ability to inspire and develop the next generation.
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The location
Modern learning resources and library
Fitness facilities
Student Services
Chapel, chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces
Accommodation
Catering
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School of Education, Auditorium
School of Education, Art and Design Room
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Our Courses
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Primary (5–11) PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to become a confident primary teacher with QTS through expert-led study and hands-on school placements
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary (5–11) School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to become an outstanding primary teacher through school-based learning, expert support and Qualified Teacher Status.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary/Early Years (3-7) PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester. Gain classroom experience, school placements and expert support to become a confident, reflective and employable teacher.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Primary/Early Years (3–7) School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester: Train to teach children aged 3–7 through school-based learning, expert support and Qualified Teacher Status.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to become an outstanding secondary teacher with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS, combining school experience, academic study and strong pastoral support.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Art and Design with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire creative learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Art and Design with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, classroom confidence and the skills to inspire creative young learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Biology with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, science pedagogy and specialist skills to inspire future scientists.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Biology with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop science subject knowledge, practical teaching skills and classroom confidence to inspire learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Chemistry with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain hands-on school experience, expert support and the skills to become an outstanding teacher.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Chemistry with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, practical teaching skills and the confidence to inspire the next generation of scientists.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Computing with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, expert support and the skills to inspire future digital innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Computer Science with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, innovative teaching skills and inspire the next generation of digital innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Design Technology with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire innovative learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Design Technology with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, practical teaching skills and inspire the next generation of designers and innovators.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Secondary Drama (School-Led) PGCE with QTS prepares you to teach Drama in secondary schools, combining school-based training, expert support and QTS for a rewarding teaching career.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Drama with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop creative teaching skills, explore theatre practice and inspire young performers in the classroom.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach English with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire confident readers and writers.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach English with Chester’s PGCE with QTS. Develop subject expertise, classroom confidence and the skills to inspire readers, writers and critical thinkers.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Geography with Chester’s School-Led PGCE with QTS. Gain classroom experience, subject expertise and the skills to inspire understanding of our world.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
