Education and Training degrees turn inspiring communicators into industry-ready professionals, from primary teachers and special educational needs coordinators to corporate trainers and education policy advisers.
Education & Training
Turn your passion for learning, people and making a difference into a career that shapes the next generation.
A-Levels in Psychology, English or Sociology, or a BTEC in Health & Social Care or Childcare can open the doors to university & apprenticeships.
Your attributes might include:
Naturally inspiring
You motivate and encourage others to believe in themselves and their abilities.
Endlessly patient
You can explain the same thing in ten different ways without losing enthusiasm.
Emotionally intelligent
You read people well and adapt your approach to suit different needs.
Is This Area For You?
Your Personality
If you love explaining things to others, find satisfaction in seeing someone understand something for the first time, or care deeply about giving every young person a fair chance, then Education & Training could be your ideal path.
This area develops your understanding of how people learn, grow and thrive, preparing you for a career that sits at the heart of every community in the country.
You might learn to:
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Understand how children and adults learn, develop and respond to different teaching approaches
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons, workshops and learning experiences
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Support learners with additional needs, learning differences and diverse backgrounds
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Evaluate educational practice and use research to improve outcomes for learners
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Use industry software including AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp to produce professional drawings
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Manage projects, budgets and teams across every stage of the build process
Education & Training Degree Courses
Career fields include:
Quick Career Facts
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Average starting salary: £28,000–£33,000 (teachers in England start on a national pay scale with clear progression)
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Common employers: Primary and secondary schools, academies, further education colleges, local authorities, charities, private training providers
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Study time: Three years for an Education Studies degree, or three to four years for a QTS-qualified teaching degree such as a BEd or BA with QTS
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Best A Level/BTEC subjects: Psychology, English, Sociology, Biology, History, BTEC Health & Social Care or Childcare
Primary & Secondary Teaching
Planning and delivering lessons that inspire curiosity and build knowledge in young people.
Early Years & Childcare
Supporting the development, wellbeing and learning of children from birth to five years old.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Working with learners who have additional needs to ensure they can access and enjoy education.
Further & Higher Education
Teaching specialist subjects to college and university students across a wide range of disciplines.
Corporate Learning & Development
Designing and delivering training programmes that upskill employees in workplace settings.
Educational Psychology
Understanding how emotional, social and cognitive factors affect learning and development.
Curriculum & Policy Development
Shaping what and how children are taught through research, policy and programme design.
Youth Work & Community Education
Supporting young people's personal development outside of formal school settings.