Study Secondary Design Technology - PGCE at University of Sussex in the UK, School of Education and Social Work

Secondary Design Technology - PGCE

UK

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What will I learn?

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent. You’ll 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. Accreditation When you successfully complete this degree, the University of Sussex, as a UK-Government-accredited Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provider, will recommend you for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is conferred by the Teacher Regulation Agency in England. The PGCE academic award is conferred by the University of Sussex.

Which department am I in?

School of Education and Social Work

Study options

Full Time (10 Months)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. You will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of Design and Technology, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in a design-related subject and a high level of confidence in one or more of the following areas of Design Technology, Product Design, Food Technology, Electronic Engineering, Graphics, Engineering, 3D Design, Textiles. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; 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.

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

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