Overview

What's covered in the course?

We see teaching as a form of socially engaged art and design practice, and will enable you to become a highly-skilled graduate practitioner in today's forward-looking education profession.

We believe that Art and Design is a crucial element in the education of all pupils, and will work with you to enable you to become the inspirational teacher required by today’s young people.

Our course provides you with the necessary knowledge and understanding for you to transfer your current creative skills to the classroom.

It's an innovative, practice-based programme designed to fully support you to become a confident, dynamic and creative teacher committed to making Art and Design accessible for all.

The Secondary Art and Design - PGCE is provided by Birmingham City University.

Placements

Two-thirds of your course takes place in school and we ensure that you are offered a number of placements in a wide range of educational establishments.

You will have subject and professional mentors in school who will guide and support your studies and provide you with feedback.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Secondary Professional Studies

Secondary Subject Pedagogy - Art and Design

Professional Enquiry

School Experience
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a good degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.

You must also have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment.

If you do not already have GCSEs in English language and mathematics, or their equivalent, and are not registered to take them, you should visit Equivalency Testing.

It should be noted that applicants taking the equivalency tests need to have passed prior to enrolment.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17690 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What's covered in the course?

Placements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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