Early years, education and training postgraduate

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Why study and early years, education and teaching course with us?

1st in the country in the 2011 National Student Survey for Initial Teacher Training and Academic Studies in Education
A perfect 100 per cent satisfaction rating for Initial Teacher Training in the 2011 National Student Survey
Successful Ofsted teacher training inspection; primary rated outstanding, secondary and further education rated good with outstanding features (2012)
Excellent graduate destination results – 97 per cent for initial teacher training finding a job or moving onto further study for 201 graduates
Our graduates receive an average starting salary of £25,800, £6,100 higher than the national average.
We are one of only eight centres for excellence in teacher training in the United Kingdom (2009)
Each year we train or develop over 3,800 teachers (2009)

“Excellent academic and pastoral support provided by course tutors helps trainees to achieve their potential.” Ofsted 2009

What's it about?

There are many rewarding opportunities in early years, education and teaching. Whether you want to guide children through early years and primary school, inspire a group of eleven year olds just starting out on their secondary school journey, or share your professional skills with older students in adult education or the lifelong learning sector, we’ll help you learn how to get your message across.

Learning never stops, whatever job you’re in, and our extensive range of Master’s courses, with their relevant and practical content, will help ensure you’re at the forefront of the latest thinking in your area of expertise.

Be in demand

The University of Huddersfield has extremely strong relationships with early years and educational organisations throughout the region which can help to give you the edge when it come to applying for jobs.

Our courses provide the opportunity to enter a range of professions. Many of our recent graduates are working in the following areas: