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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Design and Technology with QTS*

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE Secondary Design and Technology with QTS* at Manchester Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. *with a recommendation for QTS Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach across the design and technology secondary school curriculum for the 11-16 age range. This includes food, textiles, product design and electronics design at Key Stage 3 and the GCSEs in 'Food Preparation and Nutrition’ and 'Design and Technology’, as well as associated GCSE vocational courses. During the course you’ll explore the range of materials used with design and technology as well as how to teach school students how to explore these and safely design and make with them. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Features and benefits
Employability
Partnerships
Research-led teaching
Student support
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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