Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge

08/06/2026

Thinking about applying for the Primary PGCE at Cambridge? Preparing to apply for September 2027 entry? Want to know more about the course? 🔎⁠
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Join us for our PGCE Open Evening next month! ☀️⁠
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We will be hosting the following events our Primary event on Wednesday 22nd July 5pm⁠ 🚸
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The evening will include presentations on the PGCE course structure, school placements, assessment, the admissions process, and will have a Q&A at the end 📝⁠
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These events are hybrid, so can be attended online or in person 🚶💻️⁠
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To attend you must be registered for the event. You can sign up on our website: https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/courses/pgce/⁠
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Come and discover for yourself what makes the Cambridge course different ✨️

03/06/2026

Want to be the first to hear about our upcoming Education events? ☎️⁠
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We have now launched a mailing list for the BA in Education 🥳⁠
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By signing up, you’ll be the first to hear about our information evenings and taster lectures, as well as information about what we’ll be getting up to at the Undergraduate Open Days in July 📨⁠
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You can also indicate when you would like to be removed from the mailing list so you only receive the emails as long as you want to 👌⁠
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To join our mailing list, sign up here: ⁠
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MSDTcbr76J

02/06/2026

Can we really address the crisis in young people's mental health without also thinking about that of their parents?

In a new book, Alix Hearn, a child psychotherapist and teaching associate at the University of Cambridge, makes the case for a "sea-change" in youth mental healthcare, arguing that children's distress cannot be separated from their parents' anxieties and the unremembered legacies - or "ghostly attachments" passed down through families.

Read our summary here: https://content.educ.cam.ac.uk/content/2606-hearn

Alix's book, "Places of Safety" is published by Karnac Books, and is available to purchase via their website - www.karnacbooks.com

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25/05/2026

We're here... end of year exams 🫣

This week our undergraduate students begin three weeks of exams ✍️

Whether you're a first, second or third year, here are some tips to get through the next month:
🩷 Double and triple check where and when your exams are (you don't want all that hard work to go to waste by not going to the write exam hall!) 🕘️
🩷 Your brain needs sleep in order to consolidate memories (so no pulling all nighters before an exam!) 💤
🩷 Staying hydrated is also important for optimal brain function, so keep your water bottle topped up 🫗
🩷 The brain is an organ like any other, and organs need fuel! Eat fibre (vegetables and dark leafy greens) for slow energy release, protein (fatty fish, chicken, eggs, beans and nuts) for brain health, whole grains (brown rice, bread and pasta) for stable energy levels and vitamin C (fruit like oranges, blueberries and blackberries) to boost your immune system 🥦🐟️🫘🍝🍊

Deep breaths, good luck - you've got this! 🍀🤞🫡

22/05/2026

Are you studying a mix of different A-level subjects? Have a broad range of academic interests? Want to study topics such as social justice, artificial intelligence, drama, inequality and neuroscience? ⚖️🤖🎭️📊🧠

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you could be a future Education student 🔮

We spoke to our current students about what made them choose to study the BA in Education at Cambridge 🔎

Want to know more? Attend one of our future Education events by signing up to our events mailing list: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MSDTcbr76J 🎟️

You can now start putting together your application for the Education course on UCAS. You can submit your application from September 1st 2026 📆

The deadline to apply is October 15th 2026 at 6pm (UK time) ⏳️

18/05/2026

📣Our BA in Education Taster Lecture Series continues THIS WEEK! 📣⁠
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Want to get more insight into the course? The Faculty of Education is hosting a series of online taster lectures for potential students to get a flavour of the breadth and variety of the degree. ⁠
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Our next taster lecture is on Thursday 21st May at 5pm 🕔️⁠
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The lecture is titled 'AI in Education: How it Works, What it Changes, and Why it Matters' and will be hosted by Steve Watson. The taster session will look at what AI is, how it is impacting education and key issues for students 🤖⁠
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You can sign up by completing our registration form: ⁠https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73g2RY5ojoiMZq6
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We hope to see you there!

06/05/2026

Did you know that bookings are open for the July Open Days 🤩

Join us on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th July to find out what life at Cambridge is really like 🔎

At the Information Stand for Education you'll meet current Education students and find out:
🏗️How the course is structured
📖 What modules you could study
✍️What assessment types we offer
🌍️What this year's students have written about for their dissertations

We'll also be hosting in-person course presentations, taster lectures and student Q&A panels on both days 🧑‍🏫

You can even pick up some Faculty goodies like tote bags and pens 🖊️

Booking is essential to attend our Open Days 🎟️

To find out more about the University Open Days and how to book, visit the University website: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambridge-open-days

28/04/2026

📣 UCAS Search 2026/27 is officially open! 📣⁠
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You can now search UCAS for higher education courses across the country - including the ✨️BA in Education at Cambridge✨️

You can start creating your application and sending them to your referees from Tuesday 12th May ✍️

You will be able to submit your application from Tuesday 1st September 🗓️

Remember, the deadline for Cambridge applications is Thursday 15th October ⏳️

Happy searching! 🔎

24/04/2026

The University and Governing Body of the University of Cambridge Primary School are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher who can lead the school on the next stage of an exciting chapter in its history.

Thank you for taking an interest in our school.Please keep updated by following our website and twitter  

22/04/2026

📣 Primary PGCE Application have been reopened!📣

We have reopened applications for our General Primary and Early Primary PGCE courses. Several spots on the course for September 2026 entry have become available, with interviews in May 🌻

If you would like to apply, get your applications in now as spaces are limited 💨