Welcome to the Faculty of Education

The Dean, Vice-Deans and Staff of the Faculty of Education at Liverpool Hope University extend a warm welcome to all visitors to this website. 

The Faculty of Education has a long and proud tradition of excellence in Teacher Education and Training.  Whilst Initial Teacher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level is still an important and highly valued part of our work, the Faculty has expanded to provide a range of activities that highlight the importance of education in its widest sense.  The programmes of study offered provide exciting and innovative opportunities for study and professional development.

The Faculty of Education offers:

Teacher Education (Directed by David Cumberland and Dr Linda Rush, Vice Deans)

• BA QTS:  4 year provision (Primary and Early Years). 
• PGCE Primary (Full-time and Part-time) 
• PGCE Secondary (Full-time and Flexible) 
• Mathematical Enhancement Course 
• Mathematics Development Programme for Teachers

HEFCE Funded Programmes (Directed by Dr Wendy Bignold , Vice Dean)

• BA (Hons) pathways - Early Childhood Studies, Childhood and Youth Studies, Education Studies, Disability Studies, and Inclusive Education including Top-up to Foundation Degree
• BA Single (Hons) - Childhood and Youth Studies, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Studies (including Top-Up), Education Studies with Mathematics, and Early Years Management 
• Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• Foundation Degree in Disability Studies, and Management of Childcare Provision

Graduate Studies and Research (Directed by Prof. Chris Atkin )

The Faculty of Education also incorporates five research centres and one joint research institute.

Liverpool Hope University strives to provide opportunities for teacher training to all and is committed to encouraging recruitment and supporting retention of trainees from a black and minority ethnic background. Please use the navigation links on the left to explore the website. If you cannot find the information you require please do not hesitate to contact us.