Secondary Drama PGCE
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
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. You can also build pupils' confidence and improve their ability to face important life challenges such as public speaking.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for the 11-to-16 age range
- Qualifies you to teach in secondary schools in England and Wales
- Opportunities to gain experience teaching the 11-to-18 age range where possible
- Training in devising and delivering engaging, richly educational drama lessons
- Explores how drama intertwines with other subjects across the curriculum
- Teaching collaboration, idea development, confidence and public speaking skills
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school drama teacher
- Head of drama
- Performing arts teacher
- Sixth form drama teacher
- Drama education officer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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