The University of Bolton is a major provider of teacher training - we specialise in training further and higher education teaching staff and are the country's second largest provider of post-secondary, further and higher education teacher training.

Course information

For details about the teacher training courses offered by the Education Department at the University of Bolton please visit the links below:

• PGDE full-time course information
• PGDE part-time course information
• PDE full-time course information
• PDE part-time course information

For details on how to apply please visit our how to apply for a PGDE/PDE course| web page.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU WILL BE SENT CORRESPONDENCE BY EMAIL.

We also offer the following teacher training related professional development courses:

• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy CPD) course information
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL CPD) course information
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy CPD) course information

If you are interested in teaching in primary or secondary schools please visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA)| website for advice on routes into teaching.

Visit our website for mentors and mentees|, the web-site contains some essential information such as mentor guides, resources for mentors and key links.

Why not visit us to find out more about our teacher training courses? To find out when we'll be holding our next open events and book your place please visit: www.bolton.ac.uk/opendays| and www.bolton.ac.uk/advicedays|