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Teacher Education
You will be taught by experienced teacher-trainers who have many years' experience working in the education sector as teachers and education professionals.
A range of teaching specialisms are available including Special Educational Needs, Maths, English and you can study your course either part-time or full-time with us. Take a look at our degrees below.
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Bursaries Available
When you train to teach Further Education at Newcastle College, you may be eligible to receive an FE ITE bursary to help you in your studies. Bursaries available for the 2026 - 2027 academic year are:
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£31,000 for people learning to be a Maths, Science, Engineering or Computing teacher
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£15,000 for people learning to be a SEND teacher
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£10,000 for people learning to be an English teacher
What can I study?
BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development
This Honours Degree in Education and Training has been designed to give you enhanced knowledge of the education sector, policy and a theoretical understanding of the links between theory and practice.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching in Further Education
This full-time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching in Further Education is perfect if you have an undergraduate degree and would like to teach a specialist vocational subject area in the post-14 sector.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching in Further Education (Part-Time)
The part-time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching in Further Education course has been designed to suit those who would like to gain a teaching qualification alongside their current commitments such as work or family.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Special Education Needs in Further Education
This Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Special Education Needs in Further Education course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree-level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge in Teaching.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Special Education Needs in Further Education (Part-Time)
This part-time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Special Education Needs in Further Education course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree-level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Maths in Further Education
Are you looking to begin a career in teaching with a maths or numeracy specialism? If so, this Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Maths in Further Education course will get you to where you want to to be.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching English in Further Education
This Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching English in Further Education programme is perfect if you hold a degree in English or a related subject and are looking to become qualified to teach people who speak English as a second language or who want to improve their literacy skills.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
MEd Education and Professional Development
Are looking to enhance your academic and critical thinking skills? Would you like to deepen your understanding of practice through theory within the education sector. If so, this MEd Education and Training will help you to do just that.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Higher Education: Teaching in Further Education (Part-Time)
Do you love to learn and want to help others learn too? Develop the confidence and skills you need to become an effective teacher with this part-time Diploma in Higher Education: Teaching in Further Education course.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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