Are you driven by a passion for languages and envision a fulfilling career in education? The British Council invites you to explore the transformative possibilities of our Languages Teacher Training Scholarships.

Posted on Monday, March 4, 2024

Tagged Education

Happy New Year to all. Welcome back to our current September Cohort students! Welcome to our new January Cohort! And Goodbye to our 2023 Jan cohort!

Posted on Friday, January 5, 2024

Tagged Education, Postgraduate

Wow. November has been quite an incredible month for us on PGCE primary. Our September cohort students are on their first assessed school placement and our January cohort are coming to the end of their time with us.

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023

Tagged Education, Postgraduate

Steafan was PE specialist with the Irish Football Association, now he is planning to go back and make a difference in his local schools.

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023

Tagged Education

Considering training to become a Secondary School Teacher? If you’re changing careers with existing family responsibilities or you’re a recent graduate looking to kick off your teaching career from a stable position, don’t worry - there’s a variety of financial options in place to ensure you’re supported to pursue your passion for teaching on a PGCE training programme. Discover how you can access thousands of pounds, just for studying! Keep reading to discover your options and learn how to apply for a teacher training bursary.

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023

Tagged Education, Finance, Postgraduate, Student Life

From great job and career prospects to the power to inspire a whole generation, there are very few careers in the world that offer the personal pride, reward and satisfaction teaching can offer. In this article, we explore eleven reasons why you should consider becoming a teacher.

Posted on Friday, June 30, 2023

Tagged Education

Wow. It’s now October. Our primary PGCE students have been with us for six weeks and are really getting into the swing of understanding the hugely complex but phenomenally fun job of teaching.

Posted on Friday, September 30, 2022

Tagged Education, Postgraduate

The much awaited, and long delayed review of Special Educational needs and Disability (SEND) was published in March 2022. But what does it say, and how does it reflect the difference University of Cumbria educators are already making to the lives of SEND children and young people?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Tagged Education, Health and Wellbeing, LED, Postgraduate, Undergraduate

So, you’re thinking about studying for your PGCE. Maybe you’ve started your research on our website, or talked to a friend who’s already completed their training, but what’s the next step? Coming to an Open Day is a fantastic way to learn more about becoming a trainee teacher and completing a PGCE.

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Carlisle, Education, Lancaster, Postgraduate

Like the sound of working in education, but not sure what careers are out there? Take it from us, there are hundreds of exciting and fulfilling education roles for you to discover. Keep reading to get inspired by a future career in education...

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Tagged Education, Undergraduate

To celebrate International Women’s Day and inspire the girls and women of Cumbria, we have reached out to our wonderful academic team to hear a few of the inspirational stories that make the University of Cumbria the thriving, supportive community that it is. From women who were told their potential was limited or had to overcome barriers to achieve professional success, our message to you today is that it’s possible and you can do it. Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on Monday, March 8, 2021

Tagged Art and Design, Children and Families, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Postgraduate, Research, Undergraduate

"I have always wanted to work with young children and after having been turned down for a number of teaching assistant positions over the years I thought I would grab the bull by the horns and go for my PGCE, and I am really glad I have."

Posted on Friday, July 10, 2020

Tagged Education

After almost seven years of controversy, Nick Gibb, The Minister of State for School Standards, announced that QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) Professional Skills Tests will be scrapped for the academic year starting in 2020. Here is why the Institute of Education here at the University of Cumbria believes this is great news for prospective students considering teaching.

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Tagged Education

Find out who will be teaching you on the Education degrees, how they got to where they are today and what advice they would give to their younger self.

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2019

Tagged Education

Teaching bursaries and finance support. If you're thinking about a career in teaching, you'll probably be checking out all the different routes into the profession and looking at different courses. One of your considerations will have to be how you pay for your course, your accommodation, and other expenses while you are studying.

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2019

Tagged Education

Meet the Primary Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Tutors, find out where they studied, what motivates them to teach on the PGCE and what their personal hobbies are.

Posted on Monday, April 29, 2019

Tagged Education

Focusing on what teaching techniques are proven to make the most difference to students, and making the best use of teacher time, are the most effective actions to reduce workload. These also go hand-in-hand with encouraging better teaching. So what are some ways this can be achieved?

Posted on Friday, March 22, 2019

Tagged Education

Army Reservist, outdoor instructor for disadvantaged youth in America and TESOL teacher in South Korea, Emily Thompson had the world at her feet, but thanks to University of Cumbria found her dream job – in Morecambe.

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Tagged Education

Few careers combine a competitive salary, generous pension and the opportunity to be an inspiring role model for children. Obtaining a teaching qualification could be your first step to inspire and inform children during their primary education.

Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019

Tagged Education

To celebrate our upcoming Autumn Open Days, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations. Today we look at Fusehill Street...

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Tagged Education, Student Life

Everyone deserves a high standard of education, but not everyone is able to access the education that is available to them. This may be because of physical barriers, mental barriers or social/cultural barriers. Whatever the reason though, it’s vitally important that no one feels left out because of their individual situation. That’s where you come in.

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Tagged Education