PGCE Design and Technology (PGCE)

Gain the knowledge and skills to be a fully qualified teacher of design and technology on this PGCE Secondary course at the University of Southampton. You’ll divide your time between school placements and the University as you develop the theory and techniques to teach the subject to all secondary school pupils. With this qualification you'll be able to work in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales. This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course will prepare you to teach young people aged 11 to 16 within the UK’s National Curriculum for Design Technology framework (Key Stages 3 and 4). You’ll also get the chance to learn about teaching the subject to students aged 16 to 19. As you build on your existing knowledge of design and technology, you’ll also: develop a strong grasp of the most effective teaching strategies train to work within a range of different schools critically assess teaching styles and resources to develop your own met

IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines The deadline to apply for this course is early July 2026.

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