Secondary Drama PGCE

Online University of East London School of Education and Communities

Full time September PGCE See programme description

FindAMasters summary

The Secondary Drama PGCE at the University of East London is a comprehensive programme that prepares you to become a qualified drama teacher for secondary schools in England and Wales. This course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, allowing you to develop engaging and educational lessons that bring drama to life. With a focus on collaboration and hands-on learning, you will undertake two long placements in different schools, giving you valuable teaching experience. The programme also offers specialized modules in child development and technology-enhanced learning. With strong partnerships with local authorities, our graduates have excellent job prospects in the vibrant east London teaching community.

About the course

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-to-16 age range, which qualifies you to be a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. Where possible, we also give you the chance to gain experience in the 11-to-18 age range.

As a drama teacher, you can help pupils discover and nurture new talents – and there is more to that than purely the theatrical and production sides of the subject.

You will teach a range of skills that show young people how to work together and collectively develop ideas.

Your teacher training will help you to devise and deliver lessons that are engaging and richly educational, demonstrating the importance of drama and how it intertwines with other subjects.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or above in the subject area applicant plans to teach.

All applicants MUST have GCSE English and Maths grade A*-C.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of East London

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