Cert(PG) Education Studies: University of Sussex

About the programme

Postgraduate taught programmes within the Department of Education are designed to meet the needs of mid-career professionals in teaching and management, as well as those wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in relevant areas.

They aim to provide programmes that are grounded in the research activity of members of faculty; recognise and build upon prior knowledge and experience of students; develop professionally relevant knowledge, skills and understanding; and enable the acquisition of further qualifications that enhance career prospects.

Their PG Cert Education Studies graduates have gone on to careers in education in roles such as assistant head teacher, deputy head teacher, head of economics, and training officer in the police force.

Admission requirments

UK entrance requirements

A first- or second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent qualification and normally at least three years' experience of work in education or a related area.

Overseas entrance requirements

Sussex receives applications from all over the world and is therefore very experienced in assessing the qualifications offered by students from outside the UK.

For information on some of the most common international qualifications that meet their general entry requirements, please refer to the table in their International students section .

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in the other sections. Internet TOEFL with 90 overall including 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing. For more information, refer to English language requirements.