Overview
At the Institute of Education at the University of Winchester, we know what you need to learn and understand to thrive in the classroom. We know how important it is that teachers are autonomous, innovative, critical and reflective practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable all children to grow and learn.
Established in 1840 as a teacher training college and graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, the University of Winchester has a credible reputation for high-quality teacher education programmes.
Our highly sought-after graduates are equipped to succeed. We know that teachers need to be able to rise to the challenges of becoming a teacher and have the knowledge, understanding, skills and vision to be future leaders and innovators we want them to be.
Mastering how to teach well really matters. Our curriculum will enable you to develop strong subject knowledge, learn how to teach all primary subjects effectively, innovate, and meet the needs of the children you will teach.
The course covers everything that student teachers need to develop the professional skills associated with high-quality teaching:
expert tuition in all primary school subjects,
understanding of how children learn and effective pedagogy,
meeting the needs of all learners, and
professional skills associated with high-quality teaching.
The course provides the opportunity to learn to teach in a stimulating and supportive environment from tutors with extensive expertise and experience. You leave the programme as a high-quality postgraduate teacher with the skills, knowledge and motivation to empower and educate others.
A sustained reputation for providing outstanding teacher education. Rated Outstanding in all areas in our 2024 inspection.
> A first or second-class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification). This can be in any subject.
> GCSE English language, mathematics and a science at grade C or 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University. If you have taken a combined Science GCSE, a minimum grade of CC or 4-4 is required.
> IELTS 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in academic writing) or equivalent is required.
Fees
Full-time - £17,450
Part-time - £8,725
Total - £17,450
Scholarships
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
The International Student Scholarship is available to International students joining for a taught programme at the University*.
Open to: International Students applying for a full-time taught programme.
Criteria: Must have accepted an offer from the University of Winchester. Students must have a first or second (higher) class equivalent degree and an IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all categories. Recipients must also meet additional merit-based criteria. For further information please contact international@winchester.ac.uk.
Value: Up to £3,000
Access agreement: No
How to apply: Please contact international@winchester.ac.uk for further details.
Deadline: 31 July
*Excluding distance learning students.
International Student Scholarship
The International Student Scholarship is available to International students joining for a taught programme at the University**.
Open to: International Students applying for a full-time taught programme.
Criteria: Must have accepted an offer from the University of Winchester.
Value: £1,000
Access agreement*: No
How to apply: Please complete the International Scholarship Application Form and return to international@winchester.ac.uk.
Deadline: 31 July
**Excluding distance learning students.
Please Note: International students can be in receipt of both the International student bursary and an International Student Scholarship