Our courses
We offer around 30 teacher education courses, including BA Hons and PGCE qualifications. At undergraduate level, you can study primary education, or a one-year lifelong learning professional certificate in education. Postgraduates can choose from a number of specialist PGCEs.
Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status
Are you a primary secondary teacher looking for career progression? Study our 3-month Assessment-Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status.
Further Education and Skills, ProfGCE (NESCOT)
Gain extensive teaching practice and a recognised teaching qualification with this Professional Graduate Certificate in Education. Learn more.
Higher Education, PGCert
Explore a range of approaches to higher education teaching with a PGCert in Higher Education in South London. Gain Fellowship of the HEA. Learn more.
International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Online)
Improve your skills to teach in international schools with this online International Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Learn more.
PCE Further Education & Skills Sector
Our Professional Certificate in Education (PCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.
PGCE Further Education & Skills Sector
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.
Primary Education Studies (2-Year Accelerated Degree), BA Hons
Learn about current practice in primary schools and early-years education with our intensive two-year degree. Ideal for advancement to QTS. Learn more.
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), BA Hons
Teach and inspire young learners with our primary education degree. Receive teacher training and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Learn more.
Primary Education, PGCE
Become a Qualified Teacher. Study for your PGCE in Primary Education at the University of Greenwich. Learn about course fees, entry requirements and more.
Primary Mathematics (Subject Specialist), PGCE
Help children overcome barriers with mathematics. Boost your career with a PGCE in Primary Mathematics. Study in South London. Learn more.
ProfGCE Further Education & Skills Sector
Our Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges. Learn more.
School Direct Training Programme (Secondary), PGCE
Combine secondary school-based training and university-based courses with this School Direct Training Programme PGCE. Learn more.
School Direct Training Programmes (Primary)
Become a primary school teacher with a School Direct Programme in Primary Teaching. Combine university teaching with school placements. Learn more.
Secondary Education Mathematics, PGCE
If you have a background in maths and want to inspire the next generation, start teacher training with a PGCE in Secondary Education Mathematics. Read more.
Secondary Education Physical Education, PGCE
Interested in teaching sports? Want a rewarding career as a PE teacher? Begin your training with a PGCE Secondary Education in Physical Education. See more.
Secondary Education Science with Biology, PGCE
Bring your passion for biology to the classroom. Become a secondary school biology teacher with a PGCE Secondary Education Science with Biology. Read more.
Secondary Education Science with Chemistry, PGCE
Share your passion in chemistry with the next generation. Become a secondary school chemistry teacher with our PGCE Secondary Education Science. Learn more.
Secondary Education Science with Physics, PGCE
Share your specialist knowledge with students. Become a secondary school science teacher with our PGCE Secondary Education Science with Physics. Learn more.
Special Educational Needs: Leading Effective and Inclusive Practice (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination), PGCert
Develop your expertise to lead and co-ordinate special educational needs provision in educational settings. Ideal for newly appointed SENCos. Read more.
Supporting Teaching and Learning, Foundation Degree (NESCOT)
This foundation degree is a 2 year full-time course providing you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
Why Greenwich is great for teacher training degrees
At the University of Greenwich, we're proud of our recognition and our excellent rating from Ofsted. Find out more about our reputation and where you will study.

My time at Greenwich has helped me get to where I am today
Our alumni Chris Ball has gone on to become Head of School since completing the PGCE Primary Education course here at the University of Greenwich.

Education Placements at the University of Greenwich
Placements are a core element of teacher training which enable our trainees to put theory into practice in a supportive environment

I 100% Recommend the Two-Year Primary Education BA Degree!
Current student Claire Kelly tells us about her experience so far studying on the Primary Education Studies (2-Year Accelerated Degree), BA Hons
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Research and partnerships
Current research includes the experiences and motivations of school mentors, imposter syndrome among newly qualified teachers, models of assessment in secondary science, and mastery in primary mathematics.
Join us as a research student
If you have a research proposal related to teacher education, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.
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Our experts
Dr Gordon O. Ade-Ojo
Professor of Language and Literacy Policy in Lifelong Learning and Academic Lead for the CPD portfolio
Dr Mark Betteney
Principal Lecturer
Dr Ashley Brett
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Dr Charmaine Brown
Senior Lecturer
Ms Ann V Dean
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Mentor & Assistive Technology Trainer Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
Jennifer Field
Professor of Mathematics Education, National Teaching Fellow and HEA Senior Fellow
Andrew Flynn
Senior Lecturer
Alison Hales
Senior Lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Education
Marion Kemp
Senior Lecturer
Dr Emma Kennedy
Lecturer in HE Learning and Teaching
Bonnie Kerr
Senior Lecturer
Iain Kitchener
Head of School of Education
Professor Andrew Lambirth
Professor of Education, Literacy
Duncan Lloyd
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Ms Emma Longley
Senior Teaching Fellow
Dr Ade Magaji
Associate Professor of Education, Science Education, Pedagogy & Assessments
Dr Roger McDonald
Associate Professor in Primary Education (Literacy)
Dr Robert Morgan
Senior Lecturer
Samina Qureshi
Senior lecturer
Seraphina Simmons-Bah
Senior Teaching Fellow in Primary Education
Sarah Smith
Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader for Primary Initial Teacher Education
Jill Trinder
Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education and Lead for Primary Mathematics
Kat Vallely
Practitioner in Primary Teacher Education
Rachel Wolfendale
Practitioner in Primary Teacher Education
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