Program Overview
The Artist Teacher Scheme at Oxford Brookes University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Artist Teacher Scheme programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Artist Teacher Scheme programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Explore contemporary practice in a museum setting\', \'Extend theoretical and practical subject specific skills, knowledge and understanding\', \'Share ideas, meeting and working with new colleagues\', \'Work with a number of art/education/museum specialists\', \'Experiment with and reflect critically on innovative ways to link extended practical subject knowledge to classroom practice\', \'Integrate appropriate theory and practice into research\', \'Present work as a portfolio of evidence with writing/annotation and examples of planning, resources and artworks produced by pupils.\', \'Providing faculities and expertise to develop practical and theoretical subject knowledge\', "Providing access to contemporary interpretation and exploration of the Pitt Rivers Museum\'s collections and practitioners", \'Debating contemporary issues related to current art theory and art education theory\', \'Developing a body of artwork which extends your own contemporary art practice\', \'Creating a reflective sketchbook/journal to demonstrate development of ideas in a critical way\', \'Presenting ideas/work to a panel\', \'Producing a body of work which does not need to culminate in specific outcomes but does include an informal group display of key artworks.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants need to be working in art education in some capacity. It is preferable that candidates have a first degree in education or an art-related practice, although this can be negotiated according to individual circumstance. Applicants do not need Qualified Teacher Status.
English language requirements
If English is not your main language then you will also need to show that your English is at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.
You will usually need:
- IELTS 6.0 - 7.0 (normally with 6.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 5.5 in listening and speaking);
International applications
Preparation courses for International and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you to meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- If you need to take a pre-master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course, you can take our two year master\xc2\x92s course. This course combine the pre-master\'s diploma and your master\'s in one application. You can apply for one visa for the two years of study.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen master\xc2\x92s.
If you are studying outside the UK, for more details about your specific country entry requirements, translated information, local contacts and programmes within your country, please have a look at our country pages.
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS Postgraduate.
Through UCAS Postgraduate, you should use the UKPASS portal to make your application, which will then be forwarded directly to our Admissions Office. You should send supporting documentation to us directly using the email addresses on the UKPASS application form.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months