Overview

The PGCE Secondary Education: Design Technology course from University of Wolverhampton is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.

Design and Technology covers a number of subject specialisms and encompasses the teaching of designing, making and evaluative skills as well as developing technical knowledge. It involves working with in a range of materials and processes including resistant materials, systems and control, CAD/CAM, textiles, food technology and hospitality. You would be expected to specialise in one of these areas and develop skills in a range of the others. As a trainee you will learn how to teach design technology to pupils in the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for teaching design technology through a combination of university-led and school-led training.

Employability on the course

Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:

Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university

Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers

Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities

Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course

Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field

Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Perspectives on Theories of Learning to Develop Effective Subject Specific Pedagogy

Evidence Informed Teaching: Secondary Initial Teacher Training Placement Module 1

Evidence Informed Teaching: Secondary Initial Teacher Training Placement Module 2

Personal and Professional Development for Postgraduate Trainee Teachers (Secondary)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Secondary Education View 171 other Masters in Secondary Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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