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PGCE Secondary Drama at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This largely placement-based course gives you the practical teaching skills, understanding of educational theory and subject-specific knowledge to lead learning and teach drama in a creative and imaginative way. You spend 80% of your time in placement schools teaching ages 11-16, and University sessions cover professional issues, curriculum content, planning and assessment, and the role of technology in teaching drama.

Faculty: School of Education and English  |  Department: Education with QTS  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Evidence-informed curriculum specialist; School experience 1; School experience 2.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach drama in secondary schools; the course also carries up to 60 Master's-level credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area. GCSE grade 4 (C) English. GCSE grade 4 Maths. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: 2VCV.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme (2027/28). The PGCE tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). The PGCE international tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £17,400. Source

Intake: September

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