Secondary English and Media Studies PGCE
University of Sussex
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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University of Sussex

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AUG-26

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10 Months

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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University of Sussex

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Start date

AUG-26

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10 Months

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

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WUSCA ranking:
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39/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
43rd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
09 Nov 25

It is a good location and easy to get transport onto campus via bus or..Read more

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Emma
29 Oct 25

I really appreciate how uni of sussex takes care about international and exchange..Read more

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£795 month

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

£795 month

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Students from Other UK

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

£795 month

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Students from Channel Islands

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

£1,542 month

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Students from EU

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

£1,542 month

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

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Latest reviews

Latest Media Studies reviews

Media Studies
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SR
Student Reviewer
09 Nov 25
English and Media Studies - BA (Hons)
It is a good location and easy to get transport onto campus via bus or...
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Emma
29 Oct 25
English and Media Studies - BA (Hons)
I really appreciate how uni of sussex takes care about international and exchange...
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University of Sussex
University of Sussex , Brighton

The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive university (REF, 2021) located less than 10 minutes by train from...

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Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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