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PGCE Secondary Design and Technology

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Stratford Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Summary

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. The way design and technology is taught in schools has changed.

As part of the new curriculum, you will get to use your knowledge and creativity to help young people develop the skills they need to succeed in the everyday world and to excel in thriving UK creative industries. You will learn to teach pupils the skills to shape the innovations of tomorrow. And you will teach students how to use technologies and digital media responsibly and creatively.

Your Future Career

The Secondary PGCE course at the University of East London was designed in 2001 in conjunction with the local authorities to address the secondary education teacher shortage in east London. The partnership works with input and support from the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Redbridge. It means that our graduates are represented in virtually every secondary school in east London. Some are now deputy heads or in senior management roles in schools that are taking our current trainees for their placements. Across all subjects, from maths to modern languages, our teacher training graduates are acting as mentors to those following in their footsteps.

The partnership means that you have a head start when it comes to securing a teaching post in east London at the end of your training. You may also decide to undertake further study at the University of East London, either at the end of your course or after gaining teaching experience, perhaps specialising in Special Educational Needs or taking our MA Leadership in Education.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 14,820per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of East London

  • University League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD, England

One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en-suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location: London offers great cultural richness including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    84th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    118 53%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    72nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    43rd

    38

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