PGCE English with Drama at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Unlock an exciting opportunity to specialise with our PGCE English with Drama pathway, designed for PGCE English trainees with a passion for the arts. Alongside the core PGCE English content, you'll dive into dynamic, hands-on Drama sessions, learning practical approaches to teaching key performance skills and exploring a wide range of genres and thematic units at KS3. Discover how to craft an engaging drama curriculum through the English with Drama pathway, assess students effectively at every stage, and gain insight into teaching Drama at KS4.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2028 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Designed as a full-time programme from September through to July, this English with Drama PGCE course includes breaks at Christmas and Easter. You’ll spend time both at the University and in 2 distinct placement schools. From late September, you’ll begin your main placement, working under the guidance of an experienced mentor who will support your growth.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. . You'll need to cover the cost of the tests yourself. Secondary school classroom experience may strengthen your application. IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the October 2028 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 29,900 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the October 2028 entry course page Source

Intake: October 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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