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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools Arts & Crafts Teaching / Training Art

Course Summary

This programme, part of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE), equips you with the skills to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and to nurture the next generation of artists. Through a blend of university-based learning and school placements, you will develop the knowledge needed to teach visual arts at the secondary level. You will learn how to plan engaging lessons that foster creativity, encouraging students to explore various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art. Innovative teaching techniques will help you bring the arts to life in the classroom, enabling students to express themselves while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. During the course, you will undertake placements in a variety of schools, including urban, rural, and Welsh-medium environments. These experiences will broaden your understanding of diverse learning contexts, enhancing your ability to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of different students. The course also focuses on developing transferable skills such as classroom management, assessment strategies, and supporting students with diverse needs. Mentor support throughout your placements will provide valuable guidance as you grow as an educator.

Modules

This module places the child/pupil at the centre of the programme. Understanding how a pupil learns, based on theories of learning, practice-related evidence and the place of health and wellbeing, is fundamental to effective teaching and learning. This module challenges assumptions and beliefs related to cultural diversity and the expectations of a normative model of child development.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,535

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,525

Entry requirements

Undergraduate DegreeApplicants are required to hold a good honours degree (2:2 minimum) in an area related to chosen secondary subject.GCSE qualificationsGrade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language or a standard equivalent.Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Numeracy or a standard equivalent.Student teachers studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (First Language).A-Levels/Level 3 Vocational QualificationsIf applicants do not hold an undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject, successful study at appropriate higher levels must be evidenced.