Learning and Teaching Middlesex University

Overview

Why choose this program?

This one-year  Learning and Teaching program at Middlesex University mixes theory with learning in the workplace and builds your understanding of the wider context of learning and teaching. You’ll have the flexibility to study while you work - spending one day each week engaged in online learning activities to build on your existing experience and receive educational support.

You’ll develop your knowledge and experience in different school contexts, gaining the qualifications to advance your career towards qualified teacher status (QTS) or other graduate career paths.

You will have opportunities to critically engage in current educational topics and undertake independent research in a relevant chosen area. You'll be encouraged to relate your academic learning on the modules to practice so that your studies support your current roles and future professional development.

3 great reasons to pick this course

• Highly ranked: We're ranked in the top 20% of 531 young universities worldwide for Education – Times Higher Education World Young University Ranking
• Strong local school links: We've developed partnerships in north London and the surrounding areas to help you find placements and gain valuable work experience

• Excellent facilities: Including dedicated spaces for Education studies, a large collection of resources covering work based learning and subject-based areas as well as useful online resources

Careers

This course will qualify you to progress to postgraduate study and if you wish to become a qualified teacher, then you can apply for an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course as a route to gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), such as the PGCE courses we run (although you are not guaranteed a place). 

Alternatively, the detailed understanding of learning and teaching that you gain, can further your career within your own school or another organisation.