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PGCE Secondary Drama

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Sion Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of Drama in Secondary schools.

We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including: the ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners in your subject, a commitment to inclusion and your pupils wellbeing, impeccable personal and professional conduct, and the ability to reflect on your own progress and continue to develop.

Learn how to inspire, engage and motivate learners in Drama. Use teaching methods that enable pupils to become successful independent learners who are proud to own their work, and excited and challenged by the possibilities that Drama brings in shaping their lives. In subject sessions we model ways to instil a love of learning through practical application and exploration of ideas. This is consistently informed by the context of Drama teaching, which promotes collaboration and discussion. The aim is to create energised and enthused practitioners who consistently reflect on their practice to develop and improve.

Course structure:

The PGCE Secondary programme covers all subjects and is studied full-time over one academic year.

Your first school placement begins with familiarisation, where you observe your Training Mentors teaching the classes that you will eventually take over. Youll teach parts of lessons before assuming responsibility for them. Youll also learn about the curriculum in your subject, how schools work and how pupils make progress.

Throughout your training youll be supported by your Academic Tutor, who is a specialist in your subject. Your Academic Tutor nurtures and develops you as an individual and a professional, while working closely with your Training Mentors and Lead Trainers to provide vital support.

Your PGCE Secondary journey culminates in you developing independence and your own identity as a teacher. Youll create your own resources, style and techniques for teaching, and build the confidence you need to bring your subject to life.
Throughout the year, you'll track and reflect on your experiences and gain evidence of your suitability to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Careers

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.

During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

As an Early Career Teacher, youll be supported by your new employing school for a further two years, after which you might work to become a Head of Department, Assistant Head, Deputy or Headteacher, or take on a more pastoral role such as Head of Year.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,460per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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English language and English for academic purposes (EAP) support is available for all international students whose first language is not English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    69th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    119 53%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    49th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    62nd

    12

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