Secondary Teaching QTS: PGCE: Art and Design at Kingston University

Programme overview

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our Secondary Teaching PGCE course in Art and Design, delivered in partnership with Kingston School of Art.

Faculty: Kingston School of Art | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 - core modules: Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Professionalism for Teachers, Reflexive Teaching.

Career pathways

More than 95% of our PGCE graduates enter the teaching profession. With your PGCE and 60 credits towards a Master of Education (MA), you'll be well-positioned to continue your professional development and take on leadership roles in education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in a related subject. You will also need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017). If you do not meet the GCSE requirements in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally (via Equivalency Testing or A*Star Equivalency). If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview process is designed to enable us to assess your suitability to train to teach. English language: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0, or an approved equivalent - view accepted equivalents.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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