Primary with Mathematics PGCE : University of Sussex

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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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For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.

Application deadlines

1 August 2023 (international), 1 September 2023 (UK)

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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

Spring teaching

Professional Practice 2

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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

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Our experts

Claire Watts is our Primary PGCE Course Leader.

Dr Christina Hancock, Head of Primary Teacher Education, supports our Primary PGCE subject tutor team.

On this PGCE, you’ll be taught by enthusiastic, experienced and research-active course tutors. They are expert teachers, teacher educators and subject leaders. Our team includes tutors who combine teacher education with teaching in partnership secondary schools. This means they can offer perspectives fresh from the classroom.

Ms Katherine Cole

School Tutor

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Miss Liz Cousins

Teaching Fellow in Primary Education

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Dr Christina Hancock

Lecturer in Primary Education

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Mr Kevin Holland

Lecturer in Education

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Ms Jane Sedgewick

Lecturer in Education Years Education

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Mr Robin Snow

Doctoral Tutor

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Miss Jo Tregenza

Reader

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Ms Claire Watts

Teaching Fellow (Primary Pathway)

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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

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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

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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.

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Primary with Mathematics PGCE

Key information

Teacher training at Sussex – Michael’s story

Masters and PhD events

Entry requirements

Argentina

Australia

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Brazil

Brunei

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Cyprus

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

France

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Iran

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Lebanon

Malawi

Malaysia

Mexico

Nepal

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Qatar

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

USA

Vietnam

Zambia

Zimbabwe

My country is not listed

Application deadlines

Modules

Core modules

Autumn and spring teaching

Spring teaching

Please note

Our experts

Ms Katherine Cole

Miss Liz Cousins

Dr Christina Hancock

Mr Kevin Holland

Ms Jane Sedgewick

Mr Robin Snow

Miss Jo Tregenza

Ms Claire Watts