(Secondary) Art and Design PGCE
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Secondary Art and Design PGCE at The University of Brighton prepares future art teachers to lead and inspire secondary students. It combines practical teaching experience and academic study, building subject expertise, lesson planning, assessment, classroom management. Trainees gain school placements and mentoring, develop resilience and pedagogical knowledge for creative education in an arts-rich city.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles such as secondary art teacher, curriculum developer, gallery or museum educator, creative learning coordinator, subject leader. They'll work in state and independent schools, arts organizations, community education and training. Skills include assessment, classroom leadership, curriculum design and educational technology.
The program in Secondary Art and Design PGCE is designed to prepare future art teachers to confidently lead and inspire students in secondary schools. It combines practical teaching experience with academic learning, focusing on developing both subject expertise and effective classroom skills. Students will learn how to plan engaging lessons, assess student work, and adapt their teaching to a diverse range of learners. The course also explores current trends in art and design education, helping future teachers stay relevant and confident in delivering creative lessons.
Throughout the program, there is a strong emphasis on developing reflective practices that help future teachers improve their methods over time. Trainees work closely with experienced mentors in school settings, gaining real-world classroom experience early on. The course aims to build not only teaching skills but also confidence and resilience, essential qualities for success in secondary education. By the end, students are equipped with both the pedagogical knowledge and practical experience needed to step into the classroom as effective and enthusiastic art educators.
