PGDE Secondary Education: Art & Design

Course Overview

As a teacher of art and design, you’ll be responsible for uncovering the creative spark in every student you teach. You’ll open young people’s eyes to endless creative possibilities and show them new means by which they can express themselves. Overall, you’ll be responsible for nurturing talent in the creatives of tomorrow.

Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Art & Design course is a rewarding and absorbing experience, and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality, which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.

General Eligibility

Degree requirements

An honours degree focusing on art and design or an international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• At least 80 SCQF credits in fine art and design (a maximum of 20 SCQF credits may come from photography). Candidates must provide evidence of high-quality observation and analytical drawing skills in their portfolio and interview:

  • Drawing

  • Painting

  • Sculpture

  • Printmaking

  • Textiles

  • Digital art/design

  • Photography

  • Environmental art

• practical studio experience as a core part of an undergraduate degree

• a breadth and depth in art and design practice rather than a purely theoretical, philosophical, or historical focus on fine art or design

• Ability to use art and design technology.

Maths & English

• Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.

• National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or Above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)