Education and teaching
Our teacher training and postgraduate education courses combine academic study with practical experience, helping you develop the knowledge and skills needed for a career in education.
Choose from Initial Teacher Training (ITT) for primary or secondary education, or explore our specialist master's degrees covering the social, political and environmental issues shaping education today.
Through our partnerships with more than 500 schools and training providers across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, you'll gain valuable classroom experience and learn from experienced teachers and education professionals.
You'll also become part of a supportive learning community, with opportunities to build professional networks and learn from educators, researchers and school leaders throughout your studies.
Why choose Herts
Postgraduate study in education and teaching at the University of Hertfordshire equips you with the advanced skills and insight to take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Deepen your expertise, learn from leading researchers and develop your confidence and capabilities through access to state-of-the-art facilities, global learning experiences, and a strong network of professional support.
Herts postgraduate alumni have gone on to pursue a variety of roles in the sector, including leadership, research, policy-making, and advisory work, making a real impact in education and teaching.
1st in the UK
for teacher training (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
Guardian Top 50 University
We've been ranked for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
7th in the UK
for overall postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Survey, 2026).
Outstanding postgraduate employability
96% of postgraduates in work/study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2026).*
Explore our courses
This award is designed to enable students to focus on their own individual interests and professional priorities in any of the modules studied. This award enables experienced professionals to...
The programme supports you in developing your knowledge and understanding of issues and practice through enquiry and research. The programme provides a range of module choices, but you are encouraged...
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent...
The Advanced Research award offers students the opportunity to study an area of personal interest in depth to develop expertise in a chosen aspect of education. It is aimed at applicants who intend...
The Master of Research in Education is a research-led postgraduate degree in education with taught elements, uniquely designed to give you the expertise to investigate the key debates, policies, and...
On this exciting two-year course, you'll have a unique opportunity to study the latest educational research and gain professional work experience within an educational organisation or setting through...
This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching Music to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where...
This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching Drama to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where...
This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching Physics to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where...
This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching Business Studies to the 14 -19 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status....
This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching History to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where...
This programme is available to UK/EU students only. This programme offers Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 3-11 age phases in primary schools with a choice of school placements in...
from 2022/23 graduates, in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.