PGCE with QTS Secondary School Direct (Art and Design)

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

During the course, you will learn how to encourage young people’s understanding of art and design through your subject specialism.

We encourage Art and Design trainees to be:

enthusiastic and confident in the classroom

pedagogically skillful and adaptable

specialists in the teaching of Art and Design: demonstrating practical skills and knowledge of subject history

able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum

competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries

able to work as part of a team

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

Applicants will normally:

  • hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:1 honors degree

  • have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Designing


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Campus Name

Wheeler


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7515,

14250, (INT)


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