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Manchester Metropolitan University: PGCE Secondary Design and Technology with QTS*
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
*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. Much of the university-based work takes a practical hands-on approach that includes Health and Safety and how to manage practical lessons. These take place in our modern and well-equipped suite of rooms that include a multi-materials workshop, a food preparation kitchen, and a textiles room.
Alongside these practical experiences the course will provide you with the theoretical background that will help ensure you have the necessary subject knowledge to teach design and technology effectively.
The course includes recent developments in pedagogy and the learning sciences and how these help you to teach the theoretical aspects of the subject including food safety and hygiene, aspects of nutrition and food science, food commodities, processes and techniques for textiles, woods, plastics, card, electronics and physical computing, including the use of CAD/CAM to support designing and making.
Peer teaching will enable you to develop your understanding of GCSE and A-level theory topics, with a focus on the kinds of activities that pupils typically engage with in school.
Past speakers on the course have included people from exam boards, The Design and Technology Association, Design Engineer Construct, Taste of Game in addition to departmental heads from a range of schools.
Features and benefits
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Employability - You’ll have the skills and experience to teach design and technology and food production and nutrition at key stage 3 and GCSE as well as gaining a level 3 diploma in food science and nutrition and accredited workshop Health & Safety certification. You may also gain post-16 experience.
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** Teaching experience** - You will spend at least the minimum Department for Education (DfE) required time (approximately 120 days) on placement, gaining experience in mainstream secondary schools.
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Postgraduate credits - When you graduate, you’ll achieve 60 masters’ level credits (this is one-third of a masters degree). You can put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your new career.
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Partnerships - We have partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and educational organisations, meaning we are able to provide students with a range of school experiences.
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Research-led teaching - Many of our staff are active researchers in education and their research influences our programmes. The School of Education at Manchester Met ranks in the UK’s top 10 research power in education (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and the Institute of Children’s Futures launched in November 2024 which brings together academics, policy makers and practitioners to improve the lives of young people.
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Student support - You’ll receive guidance throughout your journey, including academic support from subject tutors and professional mentoring while on placements, helping you develop the skills and knowledge to meet Teachers’ Standards.
Application process - You can apply directly to Manchester Met or through one of our lead partner schools. Applications are made via the Department for Education (DfE) Apply for Teacher Training service - https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please see our website for information on entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
Our one-year PGCE prepares you to teach across the design and technology secondary school curriculum for the 11-16 age range.
This includes food, textiles, and electronics design at Key Stage 3 and the GCSEs in ‘Food Preparation and Nutrition’ and ‘Design & Technology’, as well as associated GCSE vocational courses.
During the course you will explore the range of materials used with design and technology and how to teach pupils to explore these and safely design and make with them. Much of the university-based work takes a hands-on approach that includes Health and Safety and how to manage practical lessons.
The course will also provide you with the theoretical background to help ensure you have the necessary subject knowledge to teach effectively.
The course includes recent developments in pedagogy and the learning sciences and how these help you teach the theoretical aspects of the subject including food safety and hygiene, aspects of nutrition and food science, food commodities, processes and techniques for textiles, woods, plastics, card, electronics and physical computing, including the use of CAD/CAM to support designing and making.
Peer teaching will help develop your understanding of GCSE and A-level theory topics, focusing on activities that pupils typically engage with in school.
Past speakers include people from exam boards, The Design and Technology Association, Design Engineer Construct and Taste of Game.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Employability - You’ll have the skills and experience to teach your design and technology specialism at GCSE and A-levels/level 3 diploma in food science and nutrition plus other materials to Key Stage 3.
Teaching experience - You will spend at least the minimum Department for Education (DfE) required time in schools (approximately 120 days) on placements in schools, gaining experience in secondary schools.
Postgraduate credits - When you graduate, you’ll achieve 60 masters’ level credits (this is one-third of a masters degree). You can put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your career.
Partnerships - We have partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and educational organisations, meaning we are able to provide students with a range of school experiences.
Research-led teaching - Our research centre, the Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI), ranks in the UK’s top 10 for research power in education (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
Application process - You can apply directly to Manchester Met or through one of our lead partner schools. Applications are made via the Department for Education (DfE) Apply for Teacher Training service - https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.
- with a recommendation for QTS
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree You can apply with GCSEs pending for this course and sit the relevant equivalency tests approved by Manchester Met (see our admissions tutor team for approved equivalency providers). As per government requirements for teacher training courses, we are not able to accept key skills, adult numeracy and literacy or functional skills as an alternative to GCSE English language and mathematics. We are not able to consider Level 3 qualifications (eg A-levels, BTECs) as an alternative to GCSE English language and mathematics. Appropriate post-16 qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
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