Secondary Design Technology - PGCE

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.

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.