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University of Sussex
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You will 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. Youll be supported by university tutors throughout the year.We have an excellent record of ...Read more

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You will 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 will 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.

Careers

On graduation, you will have the skills and expertise to successfully start as a new teacher. We offer a support package to newly qualified teachers during their first year of teaching.

In addition, successful candidates can transfer up to 90 Masters-level credits on to the MA in Education.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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8th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
What students say
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Stephanie
12 Dec 22

I like Sussex. It's a nice uni. I preferred my experience in Bangor, but I think it's unfair to compare the two as my undergraduate years were a lot more like student life. But..Read more

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Malachi
05 Dec 22

The support I have received from the university has been fantastic. I have had a very positive experience...Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: 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.

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£954 month

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£1,850 month

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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Stephanie
12 Dec 22
Primary PGCE
I like Sussex. It's a nice uni. I preferred my experience in Bangor, but I think it's unfair to compare the two as my undergraduate years were a lot more like student life. But...
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Malachi
05 Dec 22
Primary PGCE
The support I have received from the university has been fantastic. I have had a very positive experience....
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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