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PGCE Art and Design Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)

UK

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What will I learn?

The post primary PGCE is a one year, full-time programme that prepares students for a career in teaching. The course prepares the student to teach their chosen subject in a post-primary school or college. Successful completion of this course qualifies the graduate to seek registration with the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland.

Which department am I in?

Ulster University

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,320.00 (US$ 21,154) per year
The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Coleraine Campus

Cromore Road,

Coleraine,

Londonderry,

BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have a. English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). b. An Honours normally in the specialist subject (Art and Design, English with Drama and Media Studies, Geography, History, Home Economics, Music Education, Physical Education, Technology and Design) in an appropriate NI curriculum subject. In the case of a combined Honours degree at least 50% shall be in the specialist subject. (N.B. The normal minimum offer standard is a 2:2 Honours). c. Applicants for PGCE Art and Design should provide evidence of having worked with children and young people in a school setting. d. All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. The TOEFL iBT score would be 80 with a minimum: L – 17; R – 18; S – 20; W– 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Ulster University

With an international reputation for teaching excellence, Ulster University offers students a welcoming and caring environment to live and study.

  • Scholarship of GBP 2,000 for international students
  • Guaranteed on-campus accommodation for overseas students
  • Among the top 50 universities in the UK
  • Award-winning Career Development Centre (CDC)

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