Equality and Diversity
The Faculty of Education is committed to admitting the best students, regardless of background, social or ethnic origin. We have a policy to ensure that to demonstrate their true potential and abilities at our interviews. Selection is made on the basis of abilities, qualifications and experiences. Every effort is made to ensure that no discrimination takes place on the basis of background.
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the communities which are under represented in the teaching profession. The University may seem intimidating to some applicants but in reality staff at the Faculty are very approachable. We are keen to recruit able trainee teachers that reflect the diversity of society; what matters to us is your enthusiasm and aptitude for the subject you want to study here!
To promote higher education amongst youngsters from ethnic minority background, we definitely need top calibre teachers from similar backgrounds who could be emulated as great role models. To achieve this goal, the University of Cambridge has an excellent programme of PGCE courses to train individuals as quality teachers. Please visit our student profiles pages to see comments from former PGCE students. PGCE trainees (UK and EU Nationals) are eligible to receive non-taxable training bursaries to assist with their living expenses whilst training.
Regardless of one's background, a major reward of teaching is simply making a difference. Teaching is one of the most influential professions in society and plays a vital part in developing the quality of life of future generations. Moreover teachers from a range of ethnicities can contribute to the achievement and morale of pupils belonging to different communities and backgrounds which in turn is likely to make an impact on future generations of ethnic communities.
It is believed that the experiences minority group teachers bring to their jobs will help them to be empathetic toward and skilled in crossing cultural and linguistic boundaries in a school context. In many areas of the country the number of ethnic minority pupils is rising in state schools. The Faculty of Education is very keen to take part in supporting initiatives to increase the number of trainee teachers from ethnic minorities.
If you have the academic ability and enthusiasm but have concerns about approaching Cambridge University, we can assure you that you will not be disappointed. Contact our Admissions team whose contact details are below in the first instance for informal enquiries or see our PGCE Admissions page for more details on how to apply.
Students With Disabilities
Students with a disability are welcomed by the Faculty of Education and will be admitted on the same academic criteria and under the same procedures as other students. The Faculty is committed to equal opportunities for all. It aims to ensure that no present or prospective student receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of any condition or status not directly affecting study or work. As part of our equal opportunities policy, the Faculty is committed to improving the support for students with a disability.
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