Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge 4.03

The Faculty of Education, is the School of Education located in Cambridge, UK. It is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Established in 2001, the School is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate study in education, initial teacher education and training encouraging critical reflection and attracting the most able scholars.Courses at the School include undergraduate programme, masters and doctoral programmes, initial teacher education and training and professional development studies: MPhil (full-time) Master of Education (part-time) PhD (full and part-time) EdD (part-time) Undergraduate Education BA Postgraduate Professional Development, including an accredited Counselling Programme Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)Students at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education also join one of the Cambridge Colleges, which provides a social context for their work and an opportunity to meet students and academics from other disciplines.The Faculty is situated on Hill's Road, near Homerton College. Its wooden-fronted building is a well-known landmark in the city.HistoryThe University of Cambridge Faculty of Education was formed by the merger of three prior departments: the Institute of Education, the Department of Education and the teaching interests of Homerton College. The new Faculty building was designed by Building Design Partnership, and was opened in 2005 by HRH Prince Phillip. It was named the Donald McIntyre Building in 2009.