Secondary Design and Technology PGCE
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range. The way design and technology are taught in schools has changed.
As part of the new curriculum, you will get to use your knowledge and creativity to help young people develop the skills they need to succeed in the everyday world and to excel in thriving UK creative industries. You will learn to teach pupils the skills to shape the innovations of tomorrow. And you will teach students how to use technologies and digital media responsibly and creatively.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for the 11-to-16 age range
- Qualifies you to teach in secondary schools in England and Wales
- Opportunity, where possible, to gain experience teaching 11-to-18 year olds
- Prepares you to teach the new design and technology curriculum
- Covers teaching responsible, creative use of technologies and digital media
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary design and technology teacher
- Sixth form design and technology teacher
- Head of design and technology
- STEM outreach coordinator
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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