Secondary Geography PGCE

UK

What will I learn?

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You will learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire, or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by university tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We will make all reasonable efforts to provide the course as set out here. For the school-experience component of the PGCE, we’ll aim to find you a placement within 50 miles of the University or your home. If we can’t secure enough placements, we may have to withdraw an offer of a place on the course.

Careers

On graduation, you will have the skills and expertise to successfully start as a new teacher. We offer a support package to newly qualified teachers during their first year of teaching.

In addition, successful candidates can transfer up to 90 Masters-level credits on to the MA in Education.

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,329.16 (1,44,820) Month
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2025

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: You will need a strong knowledge and understanding of Geography, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools, an undergraduate degree in Geography (or related subject). and a Grade C or above in Geography A Level (or equivalent). Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body, GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component); TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Sussex

In the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, Sussex offers a world-class education, real-world employability and an unforgettable student experience.

  • Ranked 26th in the UK (Times Higher Education 2024)
  • Outstanding research reputation & excellent job prospects
  • Continual investment in facilities & the student experience
  • Beautiful campus with a welcoming global community