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

"An incentive for innovation": the impact of being a subject-specific secondary ITE mentor within an HEI partnership on the professional learning of teacher mentors

Description
Article co-authored by Vic Crooks published in Professional Development in Education
Date:
29 October 2025

Dame Jil Matheson joins the Observatory for Mathematical Education team

Description
Dame Jil appointed as Chair of the Observatory's Strategic Advisory Board.
Date:
29 October 2025

Leadership Launchpads podcast episode with Professor Toby Greany

Description
Discussing the importance of differentiated CPD and current research into sustainable leadership
Date:
20 October 2025

Upcoming events

Centre for Research in Educational Leadership and Management PGR Conference

Date
21 November 2025 (09:00-16:30)
Location:
C45 Dearing Building, Jubilee Campus
Description
Navigating the academic journey: Critical perspectives on theory and practice in educational leadership

Teacher Training Information Session (online)

Date
09 December 2025 (17:00-18:30)
Location:
Online event
Description
Find out more about our Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' PGCE courses and the application process.

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.
 

 

School of Education

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

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