Train to teach while you take your degree
If you want to qualify as a teacher but don’t yet have a degree, our new undergraduate routes could help you achieve your ambition.
Whether you're already working in a school or just starting your journey, our undergraduate programmes make it possible to combine studying for a degree with full-time teacher training in school.
These school-based pathways are designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience you will need to thrive as a qualified teacher.
Why choose NITE?
"The course looks perfect for one of our Teaching Assistants who we believe will make an excellent teacher but does not hold a degree. We have been looking for an avenue for her to become a classroom teacher for some years and I am really pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for her to do so via this course.”
Paul Massey, Headteacher (Acting), Birch Copse Primary School, West Berkshire
Teacher Apprenticeship with BA Hons Primary Education
Earn a degree and QTS while training on the job through an apprenticeship. England only.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
If you don’t have A Levels, this programme provides a practical step towards a teaching qualification while training on the job. England only.
BA Hons in Primary Education with QTS
A tuition-fee funded degree studied while on placements in primary schools in England.
Foundation Degree in Professional Practice for Teaching Assistants
An academic qualification for teaching assistants that can be a step toward a teaching qualification.