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  Secondary Art and Design - PGCE with QTS


University of the West of England, Bristol    School of Education and Childhood

Full time September PGCE 1 year full-time
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Are you passionate about art and design? The Secondary Initial Teacher Education Art and Design PGCE programme at the University of the West of England is the perfect opportunity for you to become a secondary school Art and Design teacher. In just one academic year, you will be trained to practice as a subject specialist teacher for ages 11-16, with the chance to gain experience in the 16-18 age range too. This comprehensive course covers a range of technical artistic media and explores the creative process in depth. With strong links to local arts organizations and fantastic facilities, you'll be well-prepared for a rewarding career in art education. To be eligible, you'll need an undergraduate degree in a related subject and GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of artists and designers.

About the course

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Art and Design is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become an Art and Design teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). You'll gain 60 academic credits at master's level as part of the course. 

Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It is a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young people's lives. We focus on supporting our trainees to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.  

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Entry Requirements

Undergraduate honours degree, or a recognised equivalent qualification. This is typically 2:2 or higher.

A substantial amount (at least 50%) of your degree should be in a subject related to what you want to teach.
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. Candidates with pending GCSEs will be considered. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English Literature only, we'll look for further evidence of achievement in English.



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