PGCE (Secondary): Design & Technology

    PGCE (Secondary): Design & Technology

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 28,171 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 22, 2026

    PGCE (Secondary): Design & Technology

    About

    Our aim is to develop teachers whose vision, imagination and professionalism takes them beyond the realities of current educational policy, and encourage them to continually seek to evolve new and better models of practice.

    • This programme is run by Goldsmiths' globally respected Department of Design.
    • The curriculum includes working with resistant materials (product design), systems and control (electronics, CAD/CAM), textiles, and food technology. What unifies these is the subject of Design, and the development of designing competence.
    • This programme is aimed at preparing you to teach in two broad areas. You’ll be given the opportunity to specialise in one area to Key Stage 3 (age 11-14), and another to Key Stage 4 and beyond (age 14+). Key Stage 3 specialist fields are Materials; Textiles; Electronics and Communications Technology; and Food. The two Key Stage 4 specialist fields are Materials and Textiles.
    • Through an integrated course that involves both a practical and theoretical approach, you’ll be encouraged to reach your potential as a fully qualified teacher.

    Part-time study

    It is possible to study for the PGCE in Design and Technology on a part-time basis. You can find out more on the page for our part-time PGCE programmes.

    Contact the department

    If you have specific questions, contact Alice Hellard.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • To meet our fitness to train requirements
    • A GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Please note, we can only accept some UK and international GCSE equivalent qualifications (). If you have a non-UK qualification that you believe is GCSE equivalent, you must check this with the Admissions team.
    • An undergraduate honours degree, at 2:2 or above from a university in the United Kingdom or an international equivalent in a subject related to Design and Technology, such as theatre design, product design, graphics, silversmithing, or architecture

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,171 / year

    PGCE (Secondary): Design & Technology

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London