If you want to make a difference as a teacher, you’ve come to the right place.
Originally founded as an emergency teacher training college after the Second World War, we've been training highly skilled, inspirational teachers for over 75 years.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted (2023) for Primary and Secondary Education, the University of Worcester has a long-standing reputation for training excellent, highly employable teachers.
"Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve."
Ofsted report, 2023
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Why choose Worcester?
We’re a campus-based university with plentiful student parking and on-site accommodation. Meaning you can safely and conveniently access our world class facilities.
Worcester itself is a beautiful, safe, university city within easy reach of Birmingham. It’s the perfect place to gain a teaching qualification and take your career further.
Our courses lead you smoothly into your first teaching job
When you’ve decided you want to get into teaching, you’ll want your course to lead you smoothly into this fulfilling, rewarding career.
At Worcester, we have excellent contacts with the schools in the region where you’ll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with vacancies, so not surprisingly, our graduates are incredibly successful at finding their first job.
I got so much from the course, but the biggest thing has been confidence. My whole family think I'm just a different person - it’s been brilliant.
Taylor Cornes, Teacher and PITE graduate
A day in the life of a primary school teacher