PGCE Art and Design (PGCE)

Gain the knowledge and skills to be a fully qualified teacher of art and design on this PGCE Secondary course at the University of Southampton. You’ll divide your time between school placements and the University as you develop the theory and techniques to teach the subject to all secondary school pupils. With this qualification you'll be able to work in academy, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales. This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course will prepare you to teach young people aged 11 to 16 within the UK’s National Curriculum for Art and Design framework (Key Stages 3 and 4). You’ll also get the chance to learn about teaching the subject to students aged 16 to 19. As you build on your existing knowledge of art and design, you’ll learn teaching theory and the techniques for helping young people to: express their ideas in creative works develop their ability in drawing, painting, sculpture and other techniques evaluate creative works us

IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines The deadline to apply for this course is early July 2026.

• Highfield and in school, Southampton, United Kingdom