PGCE Secondary Education: Desi - University of W

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,995

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Start Date

2025-09-01

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

1 years

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Masters

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Teacher Training

Area of study

Education | Engineering

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On campus

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Full time

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English

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GBP 15,995

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Program start date	Application deadline
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PGCE Secondary Education: Design Technology

PGCE Full-time 1 year

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Start date(s)

1 September 2025

UCAS Code

25PV, 36HY, 37BT, 39MJ, S256, W9X1

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Course length

Full-time (1 year)

Campus location

University: Walsall Campus

School

School of Education

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Course Modules

Year 1

Evidence Informed Teaching: Secondary Initial Teacher Training Placement Module 1

Module: 7SE022 Credits: 0 Period: 1 Type: Core

This module is tailored to identify successful candidates who can be endorsed to the appropriate professional body for the acquisition of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – the essential accreditation for individuals aspiring to teach in a maintained school. Aligned with the exacting quality standards outlined by the national government agency, this module fully adheres to the teacher standards framework (UK). This will be a non-credit bearing module that is assessed via placement evidence on a pass/fail basis.

Evidence Informed Teaching: Secondary Initial Teacher Training Placement Module 2

Module: 7SE024 Credits: 0 Period: 1 Type: Core

How Pupils Learn in the Specialist Subject

Module: 7SE019 Credits: 20 Period: 1 Type: Core

This module will support you to explore the ways that pupils learn in your subject. It will involve investigating and critically appraising a range of teaching approaches that make learning in your subject effective for pupil progress.

Pedagogical Approaches in Context

Module: 7SE021 Credits: 20 Period: 1 Type: Core

The purpose of this module is to enable you to enhance your subject specialism skills as a teacher of this subject. You will undertake a critical analysis on one aspect of subject pedagogy, then develop your creativity in planning, teaching and assessment of learning activities associated with this aspect. This will require you to undertake a reflective analysis of your chosen aspect of teaching your subject within the context of your educational setting and apply theoretical ideas into your practice, plan for the implementation of these ideas and critically reflect on its impact on pupil progress. Although a significant proportion of the teaching associated with this module will be developed through university-based sessions, the classroom practice which forms the basis of this module will be undertaken during your school placement, supported by school-based subject mentors and professional mentors.

The Developing Educator

Module: 7SE020 Credits: 20 Period: 1 Type: Core

This module builds on your knowledge, skills and understanding that you have gained through prior experiences to support your development as a teacher. This year-long module will enable you to enhance your skills as a critical, reflective practitioner in readiness for your Early Career Teacher (ECT) years. 1. engage with theories of teaching and learning across your chosen area within the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF); 2. critically relate these theories to your strengths and areas for development as a practitioner in the context of classroom and in the wider professional context(s). You will be required to demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of your practice; 3. demonstrate, articulate, evaluate and critically reflect on your needs to enable you to continue to develop your professional identity as a teacher. Although a significant proportion of the training associated with this module can be delivered through university-based sessions, the major part will take place in the school-based environments, supported by school-based colleagues.

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Course Fees and Finance

Location | Mode | Fee | Year ---|---|---|--- Home | Full-time | £9250 per year | Home | Full-time | £9535 per year | International | Full-time | £14950 per year | International | Full-time | £15995 per year |

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Entry Requirements

You will need an enthusiasm for design technology and be committed to developing the range, breadth and variety of design technology education in schools. You will have a high level of confidence in one or more of the following areas of design technology; engineering, 3D design, electronic engineering, product design, food technology or textiles with a desire to pass on your enthusiasm to learners of all abilities. Above all, you will need a real commitment to the education of young people. Also you will need:

To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.
To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach, which will include as a minimum both an interview and audit of your subject knowledge.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses OR GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 OR Functional Skills Level 2.

If you unsure please contact our Admissions Department for clarification.

Important Requirements

As part of the Department for Education (DfE) ITT compliance, if you are successful you will be required to provide your ORIGINAL certificates to the University of Wolverhampton Admissions Unit.

We will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful on professional courses at other institutions of higher education.

You will also take part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach. Further information regarding the interview process can be found at youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/.

Interview and Selection First Stage: All applicants that are successful with their application will be invited to complete a set of short professional scenarios involving reading, writing and numerical tasks. These will provide us with an audit of your existing strengths as well as indicate any areas where you need to develop your knowledge and understanding during your course. If you are offered a place following interview, you will be required to demonstrate your professional readiness through successful completion of all of the tasks as one of your conditions of acceptance before the course starts. This may mean that you are asked to attend support sessions in English and mathematics during your course to enable you to demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency by the completion of your course.

Any work to address shortfalls in English and mathematics must be undertaken by the trainee teacher in addition to other aspects of their training. It is the trainee’s responsibility to secure these fundamental skills before being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

Second Stage: You will undertake either an observed group task or a subject-specific activity (if you are applying for secondary teacher training). Third Stage: You will engage in individual face to face interview

We will be assessing your ability to be able to meet the Teachers’ Standards by the completion of your course. Those successful in the audits and at interview will be subsequently required to meet enhanced DBS checks, fitness to teach and medical check and prohibition order check requirements. You will be expected to complete these forms once you have been successful and have a Conditional Offer. Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:

Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us.

There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.

Funding

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate on-site programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.