PGCE Further Education and Training

Our Further Education and Teaching PGCE provides a formal teaching qualification for those wishing to work in the further education sector. The sector offers diverse teaching environments and a wide range of subject specialisms. As well as gaining a PGCE, there is an opportunity to apply for Qualified Teaching and Learning Skill status (QTLS) once you have successfully completed the course and are in full-time employment.Our Further Education and Training PGCE graduates trainees benefit from excellent employment rates and most gain their first teaching post soon after they qualify.At Brighton you’ll train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider and be educated by an expert team who have their own successful experience as further education practitioners.You’ll gain practical experience in one or more settings for most of the year, where you will teach for around six hours a week. We’ll make sure you are fully prepared and supported to make the most of your time on placement.At university you’ll have access to over 30,000 specialist resources including books, DVDs, games and an online catalogue in our curriculum centre.The programme is delivered both part-time and full-time through a partnership stretching across East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey – further details can be found in the course content section.Brighton is one of the UKs largest teacher training universities and has been educating teachers and leaders for over 100 years.Bursaries for courses starting in 2023 have not yet been announced by the DfE. Bursaries for 2022 entry were up to £26,000.