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Teaching, learning and the systems around them, from early years classrooms to adult, higher and international education.

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Why study Education, PGCE & Teaching?

Education studies how people learn and how learning can be supported well. The field includes routes into classroom teaching, such as Primary Education, Secondary Education and teacher training programmes like the PGCE and PGDE, as well as broader study of Educational Psychology, Curriculum Studies and Education Policy.

Students explore child and adolescent development, assessment, inclusion, classroom practice and the use of technology in learning. Specializations such as Special Educational Needs, Early Childhood Education and TESOL focus on particular learners and settings, while Educational Leadership looks at how schools and colleges are run.

The subject suits people who enjoy explaining ideas, working with young people or adults, and thinking about fairness and opportunity. Teaching qualifications are usually tied to national requirements, so students planning to teach in a particular country should check how an overseas qualification is recognised there. English-language teaching and international schools offer distinctly international routes.

Career pathways

Where can this take you?

Depending on the qualification and the country where it is recognised, career pathways can include:

  • Primary School Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Special Educational Needs Teacher
  • English Language Teacher (TESOL / TEFL)
  • International School Teacher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Educational Technologist
  • Instructional Designer
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • School Leader
  • Learning and Development Specialist
  • Education Researcher
  • Academic Adviser

Pathways depend on the specialization, qualification, country and experience. No particular outcome is implied.

Industries

Where these skills are used.

  • Schools & Early Years State and independent schools and early years settings where teaching qualifications are used directly.
  • International Education International schools and programmes following curricula such as the International Baccalaureate.
  • Higher & Further Education Universities and colleges employing teaching, learner support and academic development staff.
  • Language Teaching Language schools and programmes teaching English and other languages to learners of all ages.
  • Educational Technology Companies designing digital learning platforms, content and assessment tools.
  • Publishing & Assessment Organisations producing learning materials, examinations and qualifications.
  • Government & Education Policy Ministries, agencies and international bodies shaping curricula, standards and funding.
  • Corporate Learning & Development Training teams helping employees build skills within organisations.

Employers

Education professionals work across organisations such as:

  • British Council
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • Pearson
  • Nord Anglia Education
  • GEMS Education
  • Coursera
  • Teach For All

Organisations are listed in no particular order. This is not a ranking or endorsement, does not imply any partnership with Application Abroad, and is not a guarantee of employment.

Looking ahead

What's changing in this field?

Education is evolving through digital and AI-supported learning. Students may increasingly encounter adaptive learning platforms, AI tools for feedback and planning, and new questions about assessment and academic integrity, all of which make Educational Technology and digital pedagogy relevant to most teaching roles.

Inclusion is receiving growing attention, with more emphasis on special educational needs, wellbeing, mental health and supporting learners from diverse language backgrounds. Early childhood education and adult learning are also areas of active policy discussion in many countries.

Other emerging themes include STEM Education, climate and sustainability education, and the internationalisation of schools and universities. Teachers who combine subject expertise with skills in data, research and reflective practice may find a wider range of roles open to them, from the classroom to curriculum and policy.

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