PGCE Secondary English with Drama at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This English with Drama PGCE course offers an exciting and inclusive programme that will allow you to train to teach with confidence and to thrive in any learning environment. Led by experienced industry professionals who have wide-ranging experience in London secondary schools, it draws upon powerful experiences in both university and school-based training, preparing you to become an effective school practitioner. You will be guided with assurance to use the key methods and approaches of both English and Drama as curriculum subjects across the secondary age range.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will undertake practical exploration of the different strands of the Drama and English curriculum areas alongside a broader training, led by specialists, in the fundamental aspects of professional practice. Our course is research-led and focuses on building your skills as a critically reflective practitioner, allowing you to choose your own pathway towards becoming the teacher that you want to be.

Career pathways

Most of our trainees go on to take up roles in schools as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) including with many of our partner schools or in their placement schools as teachers of English and/ or Drama. Graduates of our PGCE training courses are spread across the educational world, in many cases reaching positions of leadership including Head teachers and advisors.

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Entry requirements

You'll be required to have: a UK degree, preferably grade 2.2 or equivalent, in a relevant subject or with a considerable proportion of the content in the subject; GCSE English grade B/6 and GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)*; literacy and numeracy tests — these are university-based tests, which you will be asked to undertake at your interview; A valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which you will be advised to apply for after an offer is made; Confirmation of Fitness to Teach through a London Metropolitan University Health Check; Acceptable academic and/ or professional references; If you hold a third class degree, you may still be considered, particularly if this qualification is supported by a completed master's degree or relevant work experience. If you feel your qualifications are slightly lower than our requirements, contact the Admissions Office for further advice before applying. We are looking for dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic and caring trainees. As a teacher you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about your work, as well as the desire to make a real difference to young people's lives and futures. The University will assess any overseas qualifications for equivalence using a number of resources including our own internal guidelines, the UK ENIC and the Overseas Degree Table.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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