Secondary Design and Technology: Food, Textiles and Product Design - PGCE

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

You will need to have a good degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.

You must have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English.

Why Choose Us?
You’ll learn in an environment that offers top quality facilities, including specialist learning spaces for food, textiles and product design

You may be eligible for a bursary

At least 120 days across a minimum of two placements, in line with (DfE) requirements, supported by a subject mentor in your school and a personal development tutor at the University

We’re proud of our high employability rates, with 99% of students in employment or further study six months after completing a PGCE Secondary Education with us (DLHE survey report 2016/17)

You'll gain Master's level credits gained as part of this course that you can then use towards a full Master's degree

We meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Criteria for Initial Teacher Training and successful candidates on our Initial Teacher Training courses will be recommended to the DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.