A great teacher’s impact lasts a lifetime. We’ve been preparing educators since 1841.

At University of Roehampton, our teacher training and QTS courses combine practical learning with supportive teaching to help you build the confidence, knowledge and school-based experience needed to begin your teaching career and achieve Qualified Teacher Status.
 
From Primary Education with QTS to teacher degree apprenticeships and education-focused routes, you'll explore child development, develop your classroom practice and prepare for a career where you can make a difference every day.

Why study Teacher training and QTS at Roehampton?

  • A proud teaching heritage: We’ve been preparing educators since 1841, with a long history of teacher education rooted in Whitelands College and Roehampton’s Froebelian tradition.
  • Learn through Froebelian values: Explore approaches to education that value the whole child, creativity, play, relationships and the importance of supportive learning environments.
  • Prepare for the classroom: Build confidence through practical learning, school-based experience and teaching that helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to begin your career.
  • Study in a School shaped by pioneers: Roehampton’s education history includes inspiring figures such as Beryl Gilroy, Roehampton alumna and one of Britain’s first Black headteachers.
  • Choose your route into teaching: Explore Primary Education with QTS, teacher degree apprenticeships and education-focused routes designed to support different ambitions.
  • Make an impact that lasts: Join a supportive university community and prepare for a career where you can help children learn, grow and believe in what they can achieve.

Accommodation & support

Starting university through Clearing can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone.

We offer cost-of-living support that really makes a difference, along with timetables designed to fit around you. You’ll also benefit from affordable accommodation and career guidance tailored to your ambitions, so you have the confidence to succeed every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Clearing, from offers and results day to accommodation, finance and what happens next. If you need quick guidance before making your next move, you’ll find it here.

You'll speak to one of our friendly Admissions Advisers who are there to help you and answer any questions. 

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • Your UCAS ID number if you have one. (Don't worry, we can help you even if you are not already in the UCAS system)
  • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs) and the grades you achieved in each
  • The name of the course you are interested in

We'll ask you for the information above and then will let you know if we can make you an offer. 

At this stage, offers will be conditional and will only be confirmed once you have added a Clearing choice in UCAS or made a direct application and met your conditions.

Flexible offer-making - we will consider your wider circumstances in considering your offer. We accept a wide range of qualifications including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, and T-levels and will offer flexibility depending on your wider circumstances. We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds.

Remember, we will only be able to help you if you already have all your results.

Please note that any offer made is subject to our student contract.

We'll send you a provisional offer email which will have details of the next steps – make sure you keep an eye out for it!

We'll have rooms available for you in our on-campus accommodation. If you accept your offer by Thursday 11 Septmeber, we can guarantee you a place.

Check out our accommodation

Yes! You can book onto a campus tour! Find out more about our upcoming events.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to explore our Teacher training and QTS degrees, find the right course for you and take the next step towards applying.

Our team is here to answer your questions and support you throughout the application process.