Welcome

“Thank you for your interest in studying teaching at Bury College University Centre! Whatever the status of your application, I hope the following information will help prepare you for future studies with us. Our teacher training courses have been designed to support you achieve your teaching aspirations, regardless of what point you are at in your career. Completing your teacher training course at Bury College University Centre means that our highly experienced tutors can support you, not only academically but also with on-the-job training.”

Lynn Duerden

Assistant Curriculum Manager – HE Provision

 

Why study at Bury College University Centre?

For those still thinking about their options, our current students have provided some reasons why they chose to pursue a university education:

  • Better earning potential
  • Flexible learning to fit around you
  • Greater opportunities to broaden your skills, knowledge to take into future employment
  • Develop transferable skills you can use in your future career
  • Meet new friends, new lecturers, and new people who are interested in the same industries

Bury College University Centre students complete the majority of their studies in a modern, purpose-built centre with excellent facilities to support your learning. You may also choose to make use of the facilities across the wider Bury College campus.

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Modules and course information

This is a teacher training course for nongraduates who wish to teach in the post-compulsory sector of education. This includes: adult and community education, further education, sixth form colleges, universities, the prison and probation services, pre-employment training and work-based learning.

Your teaching specialism will depend on the qualifications you already have. You will need a Level 3 qualification related to the area you wish to teach in as well as industry experience.

As part of your studies you will be required to carry out a teaching placement that may involve daytime or evening teaching or both.

 

Modules you will study

  • Research informed teaching, learning and assessment
  • Becoming a subject specialist teacher
  • Professional code of conduct
  • Legislation
  • Curriculum design and development

 

Career opportunities

This course prepares you for a teaching career in the post compulsory sector. This includes: adult and community education, further education, sixth form colleges, universities, the prison and probation services, pre-employment training and work-based learning.

 

Get in contact:

You may want to book in a chat with our tutors, who will be able to answer any questions you might have about the course, our campus, and career options upon completion. To book, please email Victoria.rowcroft@burycollege.ac.uk