PGCE Secondary Design and Technology - Food, Textiles and Product Design in Edgbaston United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

Design and Technology is a vital, engaging subject that empowers students to innovate and create when guided by passionate educators like yourself. We'll help you develop into the dedicated, self-assured, and imaginative teacher you aspire to be, equipping you with the tools to share your subject enthusiasm.

Our taught components, assessments, and school placements are designed around your Progress Journal, which tracks your growth against our ITE Core Curriculum. This rigorous curriculum integrates both the ITT Core Content Framework (DfE, 2019) and the Teachers' Standards - the professional competencies all educators must achieve throughout their careers.

The Progress Journal additionally charts your subject-specific development, aligning with key priorities for new secondary teachers. Through ongoing review and assessment, this system fosters your capacity to drive your own professional growth, ensuring you qualify with a robust foundation in research-backed teaching methods.

Boost your career prospects
This 11-16 program, including post-16 enhancement, provides exceptional flexibility when pursuing teaching positions.

Our graduates enjoy outstanding employment rates, reflecting both our program's strong reputation and the high demand for qualified design and technology teachers.

SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
With two-thirds of the course spent in schools, you'll gain diverse experience across multiple educational settings.
You'll complete placements in at least two secondary schools, plus observation opportunities in primary and post-16 institutions when relevant. These experiences offer invaluable insights into real-world teaching practices across different age groups.