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Working with deprived children in Romania

Working with deprived children in Romania over the summer proved an eye opening experience for one Bangor student. (July 2010) Find out more

Making Maths fun with Boo Zoo

Teachers from Primary Schools across North Wales visited the College of Education and Lifelong Learning today for the launch of a new and innovative Mathematics programme. (21.05.2010) Find out more.

International Cultural Network comes to Bangor.

International Cultnet (Cultural Network) Conference on the theme of 'Funds of Knowledge' (07.05.2010) Find out more

Education Beyond Boundaries

The BESA conference is hosted by the School of Education at Bangor. Find out more

Student embarks on daring free climb in Patagonia

A second year Bangor student is busy preparing for one of the most exciting trips of his life. (05.01.2010) Find out more

Scholarships for International Applicants for MA in Education

A Gold or Silver Opportunity Not to Be Missed!!!

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Bangor University, the School of Education is offering scholarships of £4,250 (Gold Scholarship) or £3000 (Silver Scholarship) for international students who follow the full-time MA in Education Studies. This scholarship is offered in the form of reduction of course fees.

50% of the applicants who receive an unconditional offer from us will get Gold Scholarship and the other 50% will get Silver Scholarship. The exact amount for an unconditional offer will be announced to each unconditional offer recipient by mid November 2009.

Applications must be received by 30 November 2009 ( the initial deadline of 31st October has been extended ).

The full-time MA programme will begin on 25 January 2010. For more information about the course, the application procedure and the application form, please visit the full-time MA course page

New north and mid Wales Centre for Teacher Education announced

Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities are joining forces to provide Initial Teacher Education for North and Mid-Wales. The North and Mid-Wales Centre of Teacher Education, one of three national centres, will operate from 2010 and will train primary and secondary teachers. The new centre will be managed jointly by both institutions and will continue to work with and develop partnerships with primary and secondary schools across the regions. This collaboration is set in the context of a wider strategic partnership between Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities regarding Research and Enterprise.

The formation of the three Teacher Education Centres in Wales is the result of Government policy which has encouraged reconfiguration across the university sector and is in response to substantial decreases in teacher training places available.

From 2010 Bangor will be offering courses at Primary level, the three year BA Primary Education (Qualified Teacher Status) course and the one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education Primary course. Aberystwyth will provide training for the Secondary sector in English and Drama, Geography, History, ICT, Modern Languages, Science and Welsh. Bangor will offer Secondary PGCE courses in Art, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science and Welsh. In addition Bangor will continue to offer the secondary BSc (QTS) course in Design and Technology. All courses offered in both institutions will continue to be available through the medium of English and through the medium of Welsh.

In addition to the changes in Initial Teacher Education provision, both universities are developing new and exciting courses which will be attractive to potential students. In Aberystwyth from 2009 a new degree in Childhood Studies is being offered and other courses in education, management and skills are being developed for 2010.

The School of Education at Bangor University is continuing to develop the popular BA Childhood Studies degree, the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood and Learning Support and the BSc Product Design degree together with a number of new CPD programmes aimed at meeting the needs of practising teachers.

Excellent report on teacher education in Bangor University

Prof. Merfyn Jones and staff from the College of Education and Lifelong LearningThe University's School of Education, a major provider of teacher training in Wales, and of Welsh-medium teacher training in particular, has received an excellent report on the standards and quality of its initial teacher training. This follows a year-long inspection by Estyn, Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales.

27.10.05

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