About Secondary Design And Technology: Food, Textiles And Product Design - Pgce in Birmingham City University

We believe that Design and Technology is an essential and exciting subject that allows pupils to be innovative and creative when taught by inspiring and motivational teachers like you. We’ll enable you to become the committed, confident and creative teacher you want to be with the skills you need share your passion for your subject.

Assignments and school-centred activities are structured around the development of your School Experience Progress Journal (SEPJ) which demonstrates your progress against the nationally agreed competences (the Teachers’ Standards), which all teachers must meet throughout their career. A system of continuous review and assessment of progress in the SEPJ will support your growing ability to take responsibility for your own development. 

• You’ll learn in an environment that offers top quality facilities, including specialist learning spaces for food, textiles and product design

• At least 120 days across a minimum of two placements, in line with (DfE) requirements, supported by a subject mentor in your school and a personal development tutor at the University

• We’re proud of our high employability rates, with 99% of students in employment or further study six months after completing a PGCE Secondary Education with us (DLHE survey report 2016/17)

• You'll gain Master's level credits gained as part of this course that you can then use towards a full Master's degree

• We meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Criteria for Initial Teacher Training and successful candidates on our Initial Teacher Training courses will be recommended to the DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelors degree - (Pass) in a related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• An IELTS score of 7.0
• A TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based test) / 100 (internet-based test) / 250 (computer-based test)
• PTE score 50-58

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