Master in Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeships

Tuition is 25,252 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while employed as an unqualified teacher through a work-based route that eliminates tuition fees. This apprenticeship is specifically designed for candidates who already possess a foundational understanding of the school environment, such as current teaching assistants or support staff, looking to formalise their pedagogical expertise.

Integrated Professional Development

The programme structure balances direct classroom employment with 20% dedicated off-the-job training. You will split your time between practical, school-based experience and face-to-face academic sessions at London Metropolitan University. The curriculum encourages you to reflect critically on your own classroom practice, engaging deeply with contemporary research, policy, and pedagogy to bridge the gap between theory and the daily realities of teaching.

• Earn while you learn through employment on the Unqualified Teacher pay scale.
• Benefit from mentorship by experienced classroom practitioners and teacher trainers.
• Achieve a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education alongside QTS.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.