PGCert Secondary PGCE with QTS Design and Technology in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Swansea University | Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,400
(c. USD24,523.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Highly skilled Design and Technology educators are increasingly sought after throughout the UK. SUSP offers a cutting-edge Secondary Design and Technology PGCE course crafted to equip aspiring teachers with strong subject expertise and effective instructional methods. This program empowers graduates to meaningfully impact their future school communities. Grounded in local, national, and global research, SUSP's Secondary Design and Technology PGCE teaches innovative ways to make the subject engaging, relevant, and enjoyable while fostering self-reflection on professional and student progress.
SUSP's comprehensive PGCE delivers both intellectual and practical challenges. The Design and Technology specialization cultivates deep insight into the subject's role within school curricula. Participants explore and evaluate various teaching methodologies to identify the most effective approaches for themselves and their students. SUSP nurtures research-aware educators who bring adaptability and innovation to their classrooms, creating stimulating learning environments that build both skills and enthusiasm.

Graduates who complete SUSP's PGCE qualify for recommendation to the Education Workforce Council for QTS certification, opening doors to Newly Qualified Teacher positions.

UCAS Code - 3FV5


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants for the Secondary PGCE are required to have achieved the following prior to admission to the programme:

An honours degree at a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant subject, or a related subject with at least 50% relevant subject content,
Grade C GCSE in English/Welsh (students applying for the Welsh medium programme will be required to have a GCSE in Welsh),
Grade C GCSE in Maths
The GCSE Grade C in English/Welsh and Mathematics are a requirement set by the Welsh Government.

All interviews will be held virtually (using Microsoft Teams) with a PGCE subject specialist through the medium of English or Welsh as desired. The format will consist of a short interview and professional discussion.

All PGCE students will complete a Digital Competence audit on enrolment and have digital competence training embedded into their PGCE programme of study.

Applicants typically require an overall IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
TOEFL (IBT) - 96

Tuition GBP 18,400
Swansea, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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