About the Faculty
Recognised nationally as a centre of excellence for teacher education and development, The Faculty of Education is one of the University's leading edge academic units.
The Faculty of Education comprises five departments and 4 Centres:
The Faculty has developed as a centre of excellence at the cutting edge of knowledge and training in education.
With a presence at each of the 5 campuses in Canterbury, Broadstairs, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells and London, the Faculty delivers a range of programmes and courses from access/foundation to doctorate level. Faculty staff are recognised for their skill in responding to school, college and individual needs. Students include traditional and non-traditional learners from local, national and international backgrounds.
Working in partnership with schools, colleges, universities and governments, the Faculty has led the way in developing transformational programmes and projects including:
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Teach First;
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14–19 dual certification (FENTO and QTS);
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Early Years foundation degrees and a doctorate in education (EdD);
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special educational needs;
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mobile working;
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counselling;
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school improvement.
The Academic Services and Support unit is well known for supporting the needs of learners and teachers throughout the UK and beyond. The portfolio of public and private sector partnerships continues to grow and the internationally recognised SMART Education at Canterbury Christ Church University e-learning and teaching partnership supports 13,000+ e-learners and teachers from more than 57 different countries.
Within the Department of Professional Development, the Centre for Education and School Leadership and Improvement (CELSI)| is widely acknowledged for its work in regional, Local Authority, school and college evaluation and development. Bespoke programmes have been developed for coastal and urban practitioners focusing on pre-qualification and leadership training.
As a community of learners, staff and students are encouraged to study in international settings through Erasmus, Comenius, research and initial and professional education programmes. The Faculty continues to be engaged in the delivery of programmes and projects in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. Global understanding is central to our mission.
The Faculty of Education seeks to work in partnership with local, regional, national and international learning communities, public and private sector organisations and others in order to realise the transformative potential of education through the creation, development and transfer of knowledge.