Secondary Art and Design PGCE with QTS
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Share and inspire the exploration of Art and Design within the classroom, and the potential futures you could inspire through this engaging and practical course. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for secondary teaching
- Practical course focused on teaching Art and Design in classrooms
- Builds knowledge, understanding and skills needed for outstanding teaching
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International Students 2:2 honours degree Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics Apply for Teacher Train…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University a
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school art and design teacher
- Head of art department
- Art and design teacher in further education
- Head of year
- Gallery or museum education officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27)
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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