Secondary English PGCE
University of Sussex
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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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39/279
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36th
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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
08 Nov 25

Sussex is an amazing university. I have amazing relationships with my professors after 4 years and they were so helpful with my year abroad last year. Worst is just that brighton..Read more

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Rachel
24 Oct 25

Best: The support. There are so many opportunities to receive support and it feels like every lecturer cares. Worst: I don't feel a lot of student cohesion except in my course...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 English literature and language, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools, an undergraduate degree in English. For English-related degrees (eg. Classics, Linguistics) candidates need to demonstrate that they have excellent subject knowledge of English literature to degree standard. Those without an English degree will need to undertake a masters degree in English, or enhance their English subject knowledge via relevant degree modules before applying. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body, GCSE English, and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.

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£795 month

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£795 month

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£795 month

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£1,542 month

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£1,850 month

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SR
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08 Nov 25
American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) - BA (Hons)
Sussex is an amazing university. I have amazing relationships with my professors after 4 years and they were so helpful with my year abroad last year. Worst is just that brighton...
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Rachel
24 Oct 25
Secondary English PGCE
Best: The support. There are so many opportunities to receive support and it feels like every lecturer cares. Worst: I don't feel a lot of student cohesion except in my course....
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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