PGCE Secondary Art and Design (with QTS) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A PGCE with QTS training students to teach secondary art and design to learners aged 11-16, combining subject pedagogy, professional skills, a small-scale research project and two school placements.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Developing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy, Enhancing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy, Professional Practices, Subject Specialist Pedagogy in Art and Design and a Subject Specialist Practice Project.

Career pathways

Graduates progress towards the Early Career Framework as early career teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent, including through an equivalency test) in English and maths; a first degree (minimum 2:2) from a UK institution or recognised equivalent, with exceptions for significant experience or further study; demonstrated subject ability in art and design; capacity to meet the Teachers' Standards; identity verification; Occupational Health Clearance; enhanced DBS check with DBS update service enrolment; a suitability assessment; and two references. Selection includes an interview with two staff, a teaching presentation, reflective and scenario tasks and a data task. International applicants need IELTS 7 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International PGCE (initial teacher training) rate; tuition only Source

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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