Secondary Art and Design PGCE
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
You’ll also work with specialists in different artistic fields You’ll spend at least 120 days working in two local secondary schools Achieve your PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status in 36 weeks Champion creativity in the classroom and help pupils discover their artistic talents. Whether your passion is for fashion, sculptures or illustrations, you can inspire the next generation. Our Secondary Art and Design PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) will equip you with strategies to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.
Key highlights
- At least 120 days of placement across two local secondary schools
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status alongside the PGCE qualification
- Achieve PGCE and QTS in an intensive 36 weeks
- Work with specialists in different artistic fields
- Prepares you to teach art and design across KS3 and KS4
- Covers creative areas such as fashion, sculpture and illustration
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Art and Design
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — If you accept a formal offer, you’ll need to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and you’ll need clearance to work with children (Enhanced DBS).
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.
PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £500
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school art and design teacher
- Qualified teacher (QTS) in art and design
- Head of art department
- Art and design subject lead
- Gallery or museum education officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per course | International: £10,050 per course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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