PGCE - Secondary - Design and Technology (Food)  

Postgraduate, 1 Year, Full-time

University of Worcester

2026 PGCE - Secondary - Design and Technology (Food)

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject area. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language and mathematics (or equivalent) (for 2022 entry, applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Bangladesh Master's degree (when following a three or four year Bachelor degree) from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or 60%), and an IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/bangladesh.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Indian Bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% (50% from the University of Delhi) or higher, with a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/india.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Pakistani Bachelor degree (4 year) or Master’s degree (following a 3-year bachelor degree) with division II or 55% or 3.0, with a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/pakistan.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Nepalese Bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% or higher, with minimum 2.6 / 65% in English from the School Leaving Certificate (Grade 11 & 12)* OR an IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) or equivalent will be considered for admission to our postgraduate degree courses.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/nepal.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Albenian Bachelor degree with a good grade, and a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Nigerian Bachelor degree with a 2:2 or above.

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/nigeria.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx

Academic Requirements:

Pass the Ghanaian Bachelor degree with 2:2 (CGPA 2.51 - 3.24) or above

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/meet-the-international-recruitment-team/meet-us-in-your-country/ghana.aspx

English Language Requirements:

IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator

* 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition

* 86 with no less than:
* Listening 17
* Reading 18
* Speaking 20
* Writing 17

Pearson PTE Academic

* 58 with no less than 50 in each component

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-for-international-applicants/language-requirements-and-support.aspx