How can I compare an undergraduate education degree followed by teacher training with an integrated teaching qualification?
Compare the routes by their structure, outcome, duration, cost, placement opportunities and flexibility. An education degree followed by separate teacher training may give broader academic study and the option to change direction before training. An integrated qualification combines degree study with professional preparation, which may provide a more continuous route into teaching but can be less flexible if your plans change.
Key points
- Check whether each route leads to the teaching status or licence required where you intend to work.
- Compare the amount and timing of school placements, teaching practice, assessment and workload.
- Check entry requirements, total fees and living costs, course length, and whether a separate application is needed for postgraduate training.
- Consider whether you want broader subject or education study first, or an integrated programme with professional preparation throughout.
Things to check
- The qualification title, regulatory requirements and progression arrangements vary by country and provider.
- Confirm the current details in each course's official information, including the final teaching status awarded and any additional requirements.