Key information
- Duration:
- 10 months full time, 20 months part time
- Apply by:
- 1 August 2023 (international), 1 September 2023 (UK)

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. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You’ll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.
We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to significant disruption, or in response to COVID-19, we’ll let our students know as soon as possible.
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Entry requirements
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Argentina
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Australia
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Azerbaijan
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Bahrain
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Bangladesh
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Brazil
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Brunei
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Canada
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Chile
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China
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Colombia
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Cyprus
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Denmark
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Ecuador
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Egypt
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France
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Germany
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Ghana
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Greece
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Hong Kong
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India
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Indonesia
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Iran
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Italy
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Japan
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Jordan
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Kazakhstan
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Kenya
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Kuwait
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Lebanon
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Malawi
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Malaysia
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Mexico
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Nepal
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Nigeria
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Norway
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Palestine
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Paraguay
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Peru
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Philippines
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Qatar
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Russia
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Saudi Arabia
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Singapore
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South Africa
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South Korea
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Spain
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Sri Lanka
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Switzerland
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Turkey
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United Arab Emirates
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USA
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Vietnam
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.
Application deadlines
1 August 2023 (international), 1 September 2023 (UK)
Modules
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2022/23. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown below.
We’ll display the modules running in the academic year 2023/24 as soon as possible.
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn and spring teaching
- Applying Professional Knowledge - Primary
- Professional Practice 1
- Reflecting on Professional Knowledge
Spring teaching
Please note
Certificate and Diploma programs at the University of Sussex are not eligible for USA federal Direct Loans. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Our experts
Claire Watts is our Primary PGCE Course Leader.




Fees and scholarships
How much does it cost?
Fees
Fees are not yet set for the academic year 2023/24 – check back from September 2022. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
If you’re a self-funded international student, you’re required to pay a tuition fee deposit. Find out more about Masters tuition fee deposits
Living costs
Find out typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
How can I fund my course?
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2023/24.
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Careers
On graduation, you’ll have the skills and expertise to successfully start as a new teacher. We offer a support package to newly qualified teachers during their first year of teaching.
In addition, successful candidates can transfer up to 90 Masters-level credits on to the MA in Education.