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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Secondary English and Drama PGCE

University of Sussex
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10 monthsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the PGCE Secondary English and Drama PGCE provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time structure. 1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Good for the Quality of Education and Training in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) Outstanding for Leadership and Management in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) 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. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Language and Literary Analysis for Secondary Teaching
Drama Pedagogy and Performance in the Classroom
Subject Knowledge Enhancement: Literature and Theatre
Inclusive Classroom Practice and Differentiation
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Assessment
Feedback and Student Progress
English and Drama Curriculum Design and Implementation
School Experience and Mentored Teaching Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£18,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Sussex

University of Sussex offers Secondary English and Drama PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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