Independent Distance Learning

Engage with teaching and learning principles in both theory and practice that parallels the on-campus PGCE Primary Education. Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in one year through this 36-week full-time course. Continue working or volunteering in a school or placement while you study via independent distance learning. Research in Education at Sunderland has been described as ‘world-leading’ by the latest Research Excellence Framework.

Do you want to gain an academic teaching qualification from a respected UK university? The University of Sunderland has been training teachers for over 100 years. Take advantage of our teaching expertise as we equip you with the skills to improve your teaching, while working towards a Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Do you want to develop a specialism in teaching young children up to the age of five without leaving your home country? Then this course is for you. We’ve been teaching education for over 100 years, and this course builds on the University of Sunderland’s expertise in teacher training. You’ll explore how to assess development and how to lead Early Years provision, while working toward a PGCE in Early Years Teaching.

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to lead colleagues in meeting needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This independent distance learning course can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Study from anywhere in the world. Enhance learning and teaching for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Develop your communication with colleagues, other professionals, parents and carers.

Do you want to open yourself up to career opportunities around the world? Then this 18-month course is for you. Teachers with a qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are in high demand. You’ll combine theory with practice as you study various topics, including ‘Principles and Practice of English Language Teaching’ and you’ll teach a lesson at an institution in your own country.

Are you a Teacher or Educationalist? Do you want to develop your professional practice? This distance learning programme provides the opportunity to continue your professional development and acquire advanced research and study skills whether you are in the UK or Overseas. Combine study with paid work or family commitments, and enhance your skills and understanding to equip you for various roles including teaching and educational management.

Are you a teacher in an international school? Would you like to develop your professional practice? If so, this distance learning programme is for you. We will support your career development with a tight focus on the international school system and its challenges and opportunities. Enhance your employability, while working towards a Masters qualification.

Study health and safety regulation and legislation, communication, management tools, risk assessment, control and mitigation for a range of workplace hazards. Examine related issues such as the impact of societal factors on health in the workplace, and the wider public health agenda. Using our Virtual Learning Environment you can study flexibly and while in employment. Our academic staff will guide you through the course and provide the support you need, no matter where you are based.

Enhance your career prospects by undertaking job-relevant postgraduate training. Undertake modules such as Environment Auditing and Management Systems, Risk Assessment and Management and Health and Safety. Develop a research project and negotiate a topic that reflects your personal interests and career aspirations.

Pick and choose the modules you want to study to build a tailor-made course. Available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this course allows you to gain a qualification that closely matches your particular needs.