Your training will prepare you to teach your chosen subject specialism to 11 to 16 year olds, with opportunities to also understand and experience teaching and the curriculum in the 16 to 19 and the 9 to 11 age ranges. We will help you to gain extensive experience that will prepare you to teach in UK schools, providing training in behaviour management, inclusion, planning, teaching and assessment.
We will give you the necessary independent learning skills – such as critical thinking and the ability to use theory and research to reflect upon your practice – so you can continually develop throughout your teaching career.
Our University works in partnership with local schools, giving you the opportunity to gain substantial training and support in a school environment. In meeting the Government standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this course will give you the skills and qualification required to be a practising teacher and to bring out the best in you as a future educator.
Applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree in a cognate subject which should contain at least 50% content related to Art and Design.
Applicants with a lower second class honours degree (2:2) will be considered if they have relevant work experience.
A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment.
For fees and funding information please see our website
Completing this course successfully will enable you to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our course will prepare you to be a subject specialist as you begin your career in secondary school teaching.
Secondary art and design teacher
An opportunity to undertake a project to develop a specific area of study for your future work, making you more successful in your school.
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Explore a relevant subject in detail in order to plan, deliver and assess content in your specific setting.
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