Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary English and Media Studies in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
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Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,625
(c. USD23,603.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
This program equips you to launch your teaching career with confidence. You'll gain the skills to teach in schools across East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire, or Kent.
We'll help you become a thoughtful, reflective educator through innovative assessment methods designed for your success. Our school-based training is led by expert mentors and tutors, with continuous support from University faculty throughout the program.
Our graduates enjoy outstanding employment prospects, consistently exceeding national standards for teacher preparation programs.
While we strive to deliver the program as described, please note that for the school placement component, we typically arrange experiences within 50 miles of the University or your residence. In rare cases where placements are unavailable, we may need to rescind course offers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements
You will need:
a strong knowledge and understanding of the study of English and media, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within state Secondary schools,
an undergraduate degree in English and Media or a degree in English with at least 30% Media and a Drama A-Level. In certain circumstances, media industry experience together with a degree may suffice. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course, please see further details below. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body,
a GCE A-Level in English and a passion for the subject,
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.
IELTS (Academic) - Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.
Duolingo English Test - 125 overall, with no component score below 110.
Subject-specific requirements
You will need:
a strong knowledge and understanding of the study of English and media, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within state Secondary schools,
an undergraduate degree in English and Media or a degree in English with at least 30% Media and a Drama A-Level. In certain circumstances, media industry experience together with a degree may suffice. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course, please see further details below. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body,
a GCE A-Level in English and a passion for the subject,
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.
IELTS (Academic) - Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.
Duolingo English Test - 125 overall, with no component score below 110.
Tuition
GBP
17,625