University of Sussex - Graduate Studies

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Primary PGCE

University of Sussex - Graduate Studies

Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Elementary Education and Teaching
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $26,202

The cost is an estimate for 2020, converted from British Pounds.

Description:

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide the course as set out here. For the school-experience component of the PGCE, we’ll aim to find you a placement within 50 miles of the University or your home. If we can’t secure enough placements, we may have to withdraw an offer of a place on the course.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    You will need:



    • a strong knowledge and understanding of Primary education, and a sound awareness of current issues in state English Primary schools;

    • a degree in a subject related to the Primary national curriculum, or a related subject such as child development, psychology, etc. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body;

    • GCSE English, Mathematics and a science subject at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.




    Undertaking a short classroom type teaching task and showing an awareness of the curriculum and school life is part of our interview process, so you may wish to prepare yourself by spending some time in an appropriate school setting for the subject/phase you intend to teach beforehand.


    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7]
    Application Notes : Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 29, 2020