School of Education

Welcome to the School of Education

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The School of Education welcomes students, scholars and other partners into our vibrant global community. We work globally through our international campuses and innovative courses, and locally through partnership schools, professional networks and diverse communities.

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Postgraduate study

Develop your skills with a master's course
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Postgraduate research

Apply for a research degree
 
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Postgraduate Certifcate in Education (PGCE)

Train to be a primary or secondary school teacher with Qualified Teacher Status
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (international) (PGCEi)

Improve your professional practice in a global context
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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)

Learn to teach effectively - for university staff
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PCE-CfD

Train to become a person-centred experiential counselling for depression practitioner or supervisor
 

Our research 

Discover more about the activities and projects of our six research centres

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Latest news

Learning Through Noise

Description
New book from Dr Peter Woods
Date:
19 December 2025

The form and function of education fiction: a design heuristic to foster convivial forms of inquiry

Description
Article co-authored by Dr Charlie Davis published in Learning, Media and Technology
Date:
19 December 2025

New thematic collection highlights early career researchers' work on decolonising gender knowledge in Sub-Saharan Africa

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New collection edited by Dr Alicia Bowman, Professor Evelyn Garwe and Professor Juliet Thondhlana
Date:
18 December 2025

Upcoming events

Teacher Training Information Session (online)

Date
14 January 2026 (17:00-18:30)
Location:
Online event
Description
Find out more about our Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' PGCE courses and the application process.

Novel video tools for teachers to notice nascent algebraic thinking

Date
16 January 2026 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
C35, Dearing Building, Jubilee Campus
Description
A School of Education Event hosted by the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI). Presented by Dr Janet Walkoe, University of Maryland, USA

Teacher Training Open Day (online)

Date
03 February 2026 (16:00-18:00)
Location:
Online event
Description
Find out more about our Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' PGCE courses and talk with subject tutors
 

 

School of Education

University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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