Secondary Psychology PGCE at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Prepare to start your Psychology teaching career with innovative, hands-on learning. Grow into a reflective and confident practitioner. 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.

Department: Department of Education | Duration: 10 months full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: August 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Applying Professional Knowledge - Psychology, Developing Professional Practice, Advancing Professional Practice.

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Application information

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 Psychology, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates with degrees in related subjects will need to demonstrate that they have a strong foundation in Psychology via prior study, eg. an A level. 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. English language: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). Apply by 30 April (International) and August (UK)..

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: August 2027

Duration: 10 months full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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