PGCE Secondary - Design & Technology

Tuition fees are 19,000 GBP per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Apr 1, 2027.

The PGCE Secondary - Design & Technology program is a one-year course for individuals who want to teach design and technology in secondary schools, focusing on practical and creative approaches to education.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, covering subjects like product design, engineering principles, and technology integration in education, with school placements to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Graduates can pursue roles such as secondary school teacher, curriculum developer, and educational consultant, with transferable skills for diverse educational environments or related fields like educational technology and training.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.