Program Overview

University of Reading Institute of Education

The Institute of Education at the University of Reading offers a range of programs for those interested in pursuing a career in education.

Becoming a Teacher

The Institute provides several pathways for individuals to become teachers, including:

• PGCE, QTS, and EYTS
• Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship
• Assessment Only
• Information for international students
• Climate and Sustainability Education

Undergraduate Programs

The Institute offers undergraduate courses in education, with opportunities to study and learn in a supportive environment. Key aspects of the undergraduate program include:

• Undergraduate courses
• Why study with us?
• How you'll study as an undergraduate
• Life at the Institute of Education for undergraduates

Master's Programs

For those looking to further their education, the Institute offers Master's courses that provide advanced knowledge and skills. The Master's program includes:

• Master's courses
• Why study with us?
• How you will study at master's level
• Life at the Institute of Education for master's students

Doctoral Programs

The Institute also offers doctoral programs for individuals seeking to pursue advanced research in education. The doctoral program includes:

• PhD opportunities
  • How to apply for a PhD
• EdD
  • How to apply for an EdD
• Why study a PhD or EdD with us?
• Fees and funding
• How we support doctoral students
• Life at the Institute of Education for doctoral students

Research Areas

The Institute of Education is involved in various research areas, including:

• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Language and Literacy
• Key partnerships and collaborations
• Social Justice in Education

Partnerships

The Institute has established partnerships with several organizations, including:

• Academic visitors
• Further education colleges
• International partnerships
  • Capital Normal University
  • Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
  • Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
• Centre of Excellence for Overseas Teachers (CEOT)
  • International applicants
  • International Qualified Teachers
  • Schools

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Institute offers CPD opportunities for educators, including the course "Understanding Multilingual Children's Language Development." This course explores how language development metrics develop in multilingual children and provides opportunities for participants to engage with other teachers and Speech and Language Therapists. Key topics covered in the course include:

• What multilingualism is
• The range of multilingual experience and the resulting effects on language and communication development
• How multilingualism is relevant to identity
• What multilingualism looks like in a classroom setting and how teachers and SLTs can best support children who speak English as an additional language.