Meet our postgraduate students

My experience has enabled me to be the best teacher that I can be

Billie Parnham Languages PGDE

Modern Foreign Language teacher Billie Parnham feels the course equipped her with the assets of an outstanding teacher, one that always reflects on her practice and strives to engage students and create outstanding resources.

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil iPGCE/MA ETL

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

I consider myself lucky and privileged to have had the chance to be a part of this community

Dorontinë Berishaj Psychology and Education MA

Dorontinë feels that the MA Psychology and Education course has given her a clearer vision for her future endeavours in improving mental health support in her home country’s schools and recognises the strong positive impact the staff have had on her through their availability, their willingness to go an extra step when they see fit and their professionalism in lectures and beyond.

Completing the PGDE is the best thing I ever did

Yasmin Badat Geography PGDE

Newly qualified teacher Yasmin took the plunge from working as a teaching assistant to undertake her PGDE. She reflects on the challenge of training to teach during the Covid pandemic, but thanks to the high quality tuition and all the support, she is so proud of her achievements.

I wanted to help improve young people's services through research

Grace Simmonds Social Research MA

Grace completed her postgraduate degree in MA Social Research in 2019 and now works as an Analyst for the Children's Society.

The PGDE at 91ֱ�� is More Than Just Teacher Training

Eric Redknap History PGDE

Eric works in specialist education with some of the most challenging and complex young people in South Yorkshire, helping them to become happy, confident, and functioning citizens. The support and guidance he received from tutors on the PGDE enabled him to fulfil this ambition.

PGDE Alumnus Beth Taylor teaching science

Learning to teach at 91ֱ�� was the best decision I have made

Beth Taylor Science with Chemistry PGDE

The training and skills that Beth developed on the PDGE have led to a successful teaching role at a top school in Dubai where she has lead the school to achieve the “Enthuse Award for Excellence in STEM”.

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Geography PGDE has eclipsed all my expectations

Simon Davies Geography PGDE

PGDE Geography student, Simon, sees the high caliber of students that the course at 91ֱ�� attracts as a major resource for his teaching development, where he benefits from the mutual support of a diverse year group who have the mindset of sharing best practice and embracing collaboration.

My Initial Teacher Training year allowed me to enter the profession with confidence and ambition

Emily Homer Geography PGDE

Emily has built on the vital expertise and experiences she gained on the course to confidently begin a successful teaching career and is now on track for a role in leadership.

I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to do a psychology conversion course to apply to 91ֱ�� University.

Lene Osmundsen Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Lene Osmundsen talks about her experiences on the MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) programme.

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