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Teaching - University of Chichester Skip to content Teaching Teaching Learn to make a difference to the lives of children and young people See our courses Teaching Learn to make a difference to the lives of children and young people See our courses 5th in the UK for 'academic support' in Teacher Training National Student Survey 2025 Outstanding for both primary and secondary teacher education Ofsted 2023 6th in the UK for 'teaching on my course' National Student Survey 2025 Study at an outstanding university with over 180 years’ experience of teacher training Qualify as a teacher Many of our courses award you with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to allow you to become a qualified teacher once you graduate. Classroom resources Utilise our dedicated library of thousands of Teaching resources to use on placement, including books, posters and much more. Personalised support Our staff get to know you throughout your degree, which allows us to deliver better learning and support for our students. Prepared for employment Gain a wealth of experience through contrasting placements to give you the best foundation when entering the profession. Teaching Courses Discover dedicated courses for both primary and secondary teaching, with undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation entry options Select a learning level All Undergraduate Postgraduate PGCE BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS) Pursue your passion for teaching children and qualify as a primary school teacher in just three years. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS) 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus 09C3 Qualify as a primary school teacher on this three-year degree Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Pursue a subject specialism of your choice Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS) BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) Begin your career as an early years teacher with our dedicated three-year degree with Qualified Teacher Status. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus X120 Qualify as an early years teacher on this three-year degree Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (SEND) (QTS) Become a qualified primary school teacher with a focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). View details Quick view BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (SEND) (QTS) 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus X130 Qualify as a primary school teacher on this three-year degree Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Enhance your ability to support pupils with SEND Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (SEND) (QTS) BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) Learn the practical, professional and academic skills required for teaching physical education as you gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) XC16 Gain a thorough understanding of pedagogy, psychology and physiology of secondary physical education Gain Qualified Teacher Status ahead of a career as a PE teacher in a secondary school Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree Apply theory to practice through our dedicated work placement schemes View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) Gain the practical, professional and academic skills needed to prepare you to inspire children under 11 with physical education. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) 6T30 Gain an understanding of the role of physical education in the development of the whole child Apply theory to practice through our dedicated work placement schemes Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you through your degree Prepare for a career within primary education or coaching with young children View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) Learn the practical, professional and academic skills needed for a career inspiring 11-16 year olds through physical education. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CX65 Gain a thorough understanding of the importance of physical education in the development of the whole person Prepare for a career teaching or coaching secondary-aged children and young people Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree Apply theory to practice through our work placement schemes View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching Open up future career opportunities within both teaching and sports coaching as you gain vital skills in both disciplines. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CX63 Develop professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching and coaching processes Understand the developmental aspects of children and developing young adults within a physical activity context Improve your employability through our dedicated work placement options Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teaching (QTS) Explore your passion for teaching mathematics as you qualify as a secondary school teacher in just three years. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teaching (QTS) 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus G1X2 Qualify as a teacher on this three-year degree Learn from experts in the fields of mathematics and education Develop your mathematics and pedagogical knowledge and skills as a teacher Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teaching (QTS) PGCE Primary (3-7) This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you to become a qualified teacher with a focus on teaching children aged 3 to 7. View details Quick view PGCE Primary (3-7) 1 years full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as an early years teacher in just one year Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of PGCE Primary (3-7) PGCE Primary (5-11) Become a confident and inspiring qualified primary school teacher on this one-year postgraduate course. View details Quick view PGCE Primary (5-11) 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a primary teacher in just one year Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of PGCE Primary (5-11) PGCE Primary (5-11) Modern Languages Qualify as a primary school teacher with a specialism in modern foreign languages in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Primary (5-11) Modern Languages 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a primary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching modern foreign languages at a primary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Primary (5-11) Modern Languages PGCE Primary (5-11) with SEND Qualify as a primary teacher with a SEND specialism on this one-year postgraduate course. View details Quick view PGCE Primary (5-11) with SEND 1 year full-time Bognor Regis Campus Train as a primary teacher with a SEND specialism in just one year Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of PGCE Primary (5-11) with SEND PGCE Secondary Biology Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring biology teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Biology 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching biology at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Biology PGCE Secondary Chemistry At the end of this one-year degree, you’ll be ready to confidently begin teaching chemistry in a secondary school. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Chemistry 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching chemistry at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Chemistry PGCE Secondary Physics Learn to inspire young minds and confidently begin teaching physics in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Physics 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching physics at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Physics PGCE Secondary Dance Learn to confidently begin teaching dance in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Dance 1 year full time Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching dance at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Dance PGCE Secondary History Pass on your passion for history to secondary school children, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary History 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching history at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary History PGCE Secondary Mathematics If you have a passion for mathematics and wish to teach at secondary school or college level, then this route is an ideal option for you. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Mathematics 1 year full time Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching mathematics at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Mathematics PGCE Secondary Music If you’re a talented musician looking for the next stage in your career, this course offers fantastic opportunities to become a qualified teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Music 1 year full time Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching music at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Music PGCE Secondary Physical Education Qualify to teach physical education in a secondary school setting in just one year as you make use of our world-class sports facilities. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Physical Education 1 year full time Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching physical education at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Physical Education PGCE Secondary (11-16) with SEND Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to qualify as a confident and inspiring secondary school teacher in just one year. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary (11-16) with SEND 1 year full time Bognor Regis Campus Qualify as a secondary school teacher in just one year Teach your chosen subject at secondary level with expertise in SEND Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary (11-16) with SEND Assessment Only Route This option allows suitably qualified and experienced candidates to gain Qualified Teacher Status without the need for extensive training. View details Quick view Assessment Only Route 1 year full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Qualify as a school teacher without the need for extensive training Covers a large geographical area across the south of England Eight to 10 weeks assessment period Teach in any school in the country View course details of Assessment Only Route MA Education (Part-Time) Improve your understanding of advanced subject knowledge and learn how to best utilise evidence-based practice in order to unlock the potential of all learners. View details Quick view MA Education (Part-Time) 3 years part time Bognor Regis Campus Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education Study across two years via a flexible, modular programme with an additional year for your final dissertation Learn part-time, with evening and weekend sessions per academic year Pursue your personal area of interest to build your MA course around you View course details of MA Education (Part-Time) MA Education (Online) Our online MA Education programme deepens your knowledge and understanding of teaching and education. View details Quick view MA Education (Online) 3 years part time Remote course Investigate, understand, and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education Learn from anywhere in the world Explore crucial topics such as curriculum, inclusion, and pedagogy Specialise in one of four pathways View course details of MA Education (Online) MA Inclusive Special Education Develop a greater understanding of the issues related to the education of children and young adults who have a special educational need and/or a disability. View details Quick view MA Inclusive Special Education 3 years part time Bognor Regis Campus Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education Study across two years via a flexible, modular programme with an additional year for your final dissertation Learn part-time, with evening and weekend sessions per academic year Pursue your personal area of interest to build your MA course around you View course details of MA Inclusive Special Education Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education This Postgraduate Certificate is for professionals looking to gain accreditation and specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum. View details Quick view Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education 1 year part time Bognor Regis Campus Gain specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum Earn 60 credits towards an MA in Inclusive Special Education Learn from experts with personal, practical, and academic experience of autism View course details of Postgraduate Certificate: Autism Education PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools This PGCert course supports individuals, schools and local authorities to further understand and promote awareness of mental health in schools. View details Quick view PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools 1 year part time Bognor Regis Campus Gain specialist knowledge in mental health awareness in schools. Consider the role of mental health within education Earn 60 credits towards our MA Education degree Learn from experts with personal, practical and academic experience of education View course details of PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Mental Health Awareness in Schools PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset This certificate supports individuals, schools or local authorities to explore the research and evidence surrounding mindsets to foster a growth mindset culture. View details Quick view PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset 1 year part time Bognor Regis Campus Gain specialist knowledge in implementing a growth mindset culture in education settings Earn 60 credits towards our MA Education degree Learn from experts with personal, practical, and academic experience of education View course details of PGCert: Professional Studies in Education, Growth Mindset PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development This innovative course supports school-based projects and allows education professionals working to accredit development activities within the workplace. View details Quick view PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development 1 year part time Bognor Regis Campus Learn how to unlock the potential of all learners Apply your learning to current school-based projects Earn 60 credits towards a full MA qualification Learn from experts in education View course details of PGCIPP: Workplace Learning Development BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching Share your passion for dance with others as you develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of different dance settings. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) W5X1 Prepare to teach dance in a variety of settings including communities and schools Complete daily dance technique classes and study a theory to practice ratio of roughly 60:40 Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department Be guaranteed an interview for our PGCE Dance programme once you graduate View course details of BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching BA (Hons) Music with Teaching Explore music, instrumental teaching and how to teach a range of students. Gain practical experience and work with students as you take up a new instrument and discover the psychology of learning and teaching. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Music with Teaching 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) W32X Explore music, instrumental teaching and how to teach a range of students Gain practical experience and work with students Learn a new instrument as you study Works with learners from young children to adults Explore how music is taught in the National Curriculum Discover the psychology of learning and teaching View course details of BA (Hons) Music with Teaching BA (Hons) Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT) This three-year course fuses Musical Theatre training with full certification, producing graduates who can headline a show on Friday and run a school Monday, meeting industry demand for versatile artist-educators. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) W4X1 Opportunities to audition for performance projects at the Alexandra Theatre, other regional theatres and in campus performance spaces Performance projects from large scale musical theatre productions with full pit orchestra set and costume, to straight plays, smaller ensemble projects and dance revues Study a range of topics with a specific focus on teaching others Learn from highly experienced practitioners in musical theatre Train in musical theatre dance, singing and stage acting View course details of BA (Hons) Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT) iPGCE Primary with iQTS Expand your career prospects and opportunities while studying and working anywhere in the world with our iPGCE with iQTS. View details Quick view iPGCE Primary with iQTS 1 year full time Distance learning Expand your career prospects and opportunities while studying and working anywhere in the world (outside the UK) with our iPGCE primary Gain international Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) which enables you to teach in English schools and is recognised throughout the world Taught by highly experienced, expert tutors at a gold-rated university (TEF, 2023) with over 180 years' experience in teacher education View course details of iPGCE Primary with iQTS High-quality support and education Learn why we're rated Outstanding by Ofsted Inspiring Curriculum Students "develop comprehensive curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, which they apply skilfully and confidently in different contexts". Personalised Support University and school staff support students "to thrive through their highly effective ‘team around the trainee’ approach". Prepared for Employment Students "leave very well placed to continue on their journey towards being aspirational, inspirational and motivational teachers". Research-driven Students "engage critically with research, reflect on their own development and learn to evaluate different approaches to teaching". Excellent levels of support Learn from lecturers who know you by name Our dedication to smaller classes allows our expert teaching staff to really get to know and how best to help thrive. Our experienced staff are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies. Lecturers React to Thank You Letters Listen to Milly’s letter to James Martin, Head of Primary Partnership and as she thanks him for all the support she's received throughout her degree. Classroom resources Discover over 20,000 classroom resources available to use on your placements Our Teaching students gain access to our dedicated library of teaching materials where you can find thousands of classroom resources that you can borrow to use while on placement. Placements Discover a variety of placement settings that give you a wealth of well-rounded experience We work with over 350 schools to ensure you have distinctive and rewarding experiences that develop you as an excellent teacher. Qualify to teach Gain Qualified Teacher Status to kickstart your career as a teacher Many of our courses award you with Qualified Teacher Status when you graduate, allowing you to move straight into employment as a teacher in any state funded school in the UK. University of Chichester Academy Trust Promoting high aspirations and success through local schools The University of Chichester Academy Trust is a network of primary and secondary schools. We work closely with the Trust to ensure all our courses are aligned to the needs of local schools and headteachers. Study for your PGCE Explore a range of PGCE options and become a qualified teacher Discover what studying for a PGCE is like at the University of Chichester, including the primary and secondary PGCE pathways open to you. PGCE courses Primary and secondary pathways available School Partnership Office Work in partnership with us to educate future teachers Find out more about getting your school or organisation to work in partnership with the University of Chichester to educate future teachers and offer School Experience placements. International teachers Discover a broad range of customised professional training programmes We are one of the leading universities in the UK in the field of International Teacher Education with experience gained over nearly forty years and we design tailor-made and externally commissioned short courses to sponsors’ requirements. International Qualified Teacher Status Study from anywhere in the world with our online iPGCE programme With over 180 years experience in teacher training our iPGCE with iQTS prepares you to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in schools around the world. You can train where you live and work without needing to visit the UK. Primary Teaching at the University of Chichester Watch video Expert teaching staff Learn from experienced and expert staff Dr Glenn Stone Head of Teacher Education Programmes Glenn has a special interest in the training of teachers and their perspectives on school accountability, performativity and the standards agenda. Dr Deborah Wilkinson PGCE Programme Coordinator Deborah is currently a senior lecturer in primary science education and also teaches Outdoor Learning and science specialist modules. Dr Chris Shelton Head of Education Chris is Head of Education within the Institute of Education, Health and Social Sciences at the University of Chichester and oversees our Teaching programmes. View all staff See our courses Related subjects Education Discover degrees that provide you with the professional skills to work within specialist settings across Education. View details of Education Dance Explore dance through daily technique classes and theoretical modules, perform throughout your degree and join the thriving dance community. View details of Dance Our address University of Chichester, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE View Map (+44) 01243 816000 help@chi.ac.uk For visits (+44) 01243 816000 Campus tours visitus@chi.ac.uk Open Days & Applicant Days studyhere@chi.ac.uk I’m looking for Courses Something else