Program Overview

Course Details

PGCE - Secondary Art and Design with QTS (11-16)

Course Overview

The PGCE Secondary with QTS supports you through your journey from student to Early Career Teacher (ECT). This Art and Design pathway allows you to develop the skills to teach in the secondary school setting, delivering engaging Art and Design lessons. You'll learn through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, working within the National Curriculum Framework.

What You Will Learn

• Inspire young people to develop their creativity.
• Benefit from high-quality support from our academics and staff on a programme designed around you.
• Learn from an experienced, highly qualified programme team, working at the forefront of the academic field.
• Enjoy the intimate feel of our course delivery, with small class sizes and your own personal tutor.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Lancaster or School Based
• Institute: Institute of Education, Arts and Society
• DFE Code: W1XC
• Delivery Style: In-Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: PGCE

Entry Requirements

• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check and Occupational Health check prior to starting the course.
• A satisfactory academic (University) reference, or, a satisfactory professional reference if it is more than 3 years since academic study.
• We want someone who:
  • Motivated applicants with the potential to work at a Masters level.
  • Evidence of commitment and appropriate professional values.
  • A strong personal statement conveying an enthusiasm for the subject, for working with young people and for teaching and learning.
  • Graduates with a 2:2 or above degree classification.
  • Aspiring teachers who can bring their passion for creative expression to the classroom setting.

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK (2025 - 2026)
• £14,900 - International (2025 - 2026)
• £9,250 - UK (Previous years)
• £13,575 - International (Previous years)

Additional Costs

• Books and Journals: Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.
• Stationery: Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.
• Clothing and Equipment: Students may wish to have their own computer or laptop for undertaking their assignments. This is not however a requirement for access to the programme as the University does make such facilities available across all of its main sites and learning gateway buildings. Should students wish to purchase a computer then an entry-level laptop would suffice, £300 - 400.
• Field Trips: Students will need to fund their own transport to their placement. There is the possibility that a university arranged placement will require travelling time, and any expenses incurred are to be met by the student. Therefore, the student should budget for these travel costs.