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  Secondary Education (Design and Technology) PGCE


Nottingham Trent University    Nottingham Institute of Education

Full time September PGCE 1 year full time
Creative Arts & Design (9) Education (11)

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Are you passionate about teaching design and technology to secondary school students? Look no further than our Secondary Education (Design and Technology) PGCE programme! This comprehensive teaching degree equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to excel in the classroom. With a focus on both theory and practical application, you'll gain a deep understanding of the subject and the ability to deliver engaging lessons. As a bonus, successful completion of the course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the option for fast-track entry to masters courses. Join us and become a confident professional ready to shape young minds in the exciting world of design and technology.

About the course

This teaching degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to teach design and technology subjects at secondary level. Time is spent in the University and in classroom placements, ensuring that by the end of the course, trainees are confident professionals ready to begin teaching in secondary schools.

The award is offered at two levels. Both are recognised teaching qualifications, but the postgraduate award will allow fast-track entry to masters courses:

  • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

The choice of which qualification to take will be made while on the course, successful completion of which will lead to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Entry Requirements

A UK honours degree or equivalent with a 2:2 - at least 50% of which is in the subject you wish to teach or in a closely related subject.
GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum grade C or equivalent, We accept the GCSE equivalency taken via equivalencytesting.com or astarequivalency.co.uk. Applicants with pending qualifications will be considered.
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and any other safeguarding checks that may be necessary
Two references - one academic and one vocational.


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