Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? We offer a number of routes into teaching at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Routes into teaching

Undergraduate

If you don't already have a degree, you can apply for one of our undergraduate teaching courses which lead to recommended Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in three years. Our full-time courses leading to QTS include Primary Education, Primary Education with Mathematics Specialism and Mathematics and Secondary Education

If you'd like to study on one of our full-time undergraduate teacher training courses, you can apply through the government's Get Into Teaching website in the same way you would apply for any other undergraduate course.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

If you already have a first degree, we offer primary, secondary, and further education PGCE courses allowing you to qualify as a teacher in one year. Find out more, including our part-time options available, on our postgraduate course listings.

Applications for postgraduate teacher training courses at Canterbury Christ Church University can be completed and submitted via GOV.uk postgraduate teacher training. In your application you'll be asked to give details of your qualifications, write a personal statement, and provide details for two referees.

There are two phases on the application: Apply 1 and Apply 2.

Apply 1: This is where you'll submit your first application. You can apply to up to three choices.

Apply 2: If you are unsuccessful in Apply 1, you can use Apply 2. You can add one choice at a time.

Once you’ve chosen the right course for you, go to the Get Into Teaching website. There you will find step-by-step information on completing your application, writing a personal statement and more.

Diploma/ProfGCE in Education and Training

If you're already working in the further education and skills sector, the Diploma/ProfGCE in Education and Training is offered at partner colleges. This course offers a route to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, and you can apply directly to your preferred partner college. Once you've been offered a place by the college, you'll then need to apply to us separately.

You can find out more about where this course is offered and how to apply on the course page.

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

Cambridge CELTA is an internationally recognised teaching certificate. There are CELTA centres world-wide, all running a similar programme and all moderated by Cambridge English Language Assessment, which is part of The University of Cambridge.

You can find out more about this course and how to apply on the course page.

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

As the generally accepted highest academic degree in the field, an MA TESOL demonstrates knowledge and understanding of English language teaching, a familiarity with a range of relevant literature and an ability to research and to present informed discussions and ideas on related subjects.

You can find out more about this course and how to apply on the course page.

International Qualified Teacher Status - iQTS

Canterbury Christ Church University is proud to have been part of the iQTS pilot in collaboration with the Department for Education in 2022. This course means you can train where you live and work, with no need to visit the UK.

Our course will provide you with the opportunity to gain the iQTS recognised, professional teaching qualification, alongside preparing you for the academic demands of master’s level study.

Apply for iQTS  

You can apply for the iQTS course via our course page.