Program Overview

PGCE iQTS Secondary Art and Design (11-16)

The PGCE iQTS Secondary Art and Design (11-16) is a postgraduate program designed to develop skills in teaching art and design to eleven- to sixteen-year-olds in international schools.

About

This course is open for applications and is suitable for candidates seeking to improve their fundamental teaching skills and employability overseas and in England. The program develops committed, collaborative, adaptable, and solution-focused teachers through high-quality training in international spaces.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must have:

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent
• An undergraduate honours degree 2:2, or a recognised equivalent qualification in any subject
• Robust prior knowledge, skills, and understanding of Art and Design appropriate to teaching ages 11-16
• A personal statement explaining why they want to do this course and what they hope to achieve
• A UK DBS, local/overseas criminal record/police checks, or an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)
• Two satisfactory references received directly from the referees, relating to working with children

English Language Requirement

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.

Structure

The program involves completing at least 120 days in teaching practice during the course and gaining some experience of an alternative school. The modules studied are:

• Professional Studies
• Curriculum Inquiry
• International Practice The University continually enhances its offer by responding to government policy changes and feedback from students and other stakeholders.

Fees

The full-time course fees are:

• Home Award Fee: ｣7,850
• International Award Fee: ｣7,850 Council of British International Schools (COBIS) schools will receive a 5% discount (full-time fees only).

Features

The course includes a significant amount of teaching practice, where students will benefit from at least 120 days of practical teaching experience over 36 weeks. Students will need to work in a school with young people aged 11-16 or secure a role in a school abroad that's willing to support their iQTS.

Careers

The iQTS (PGCE) Secondary Art and Design (11-16) will enhance career prospects in teaching art and design in international secondary schools. On successful completion, the Department for Education (DfE) in England will automatically award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying students to teach in schools in England. The course includes 60 academic credits assessed at master's level, which can be used to contribute towards a master's degree.