Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Art and Design

Gain the skills needed to pass on your passion for art and design Are you passionate about fostering pupils' enthusiasm and creativity in art and design? Are you a creative graduate passionate about inspiring the next generation of artists and designers? Kingston University's PGCE in Art and Design is your gateway to a rewarding career in secondary education. Delivered in partnership with the renowned Kingston School of Art, this innovative, future-facing teacher education programme prepares you to teach Art and Design to 11–16-year-olds, with opportunities to extend your practice to post-16 learners. Our aim is to develop confident, values-driven teachers who are not only skilled practitioners but also reflective educators ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom. You’ll explore a broad curriculum, developing your ability to teach art and design in secondary schools including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media, other craft and design techniques and the history and impact of major artists, while developing pedagogical expertise and classroom confidence.

English language requirements for Art and Design PGCE Open English language requirement Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in English. The minimum requirement for this PGCE course is: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0, or an approved equivalent - view accepted equivalents. Pre-Sessional English Programme: If you do not meet the English language requirement, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English course to improve your English before starting your PGCE. Applicants from M

International students: £19,200 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,200 per year

September 2026

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• Kingston Hill, United Kingdom