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Full time | Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Dance

Course Summary

Are you passionate about dance and want to teach in secondary schools or colleges? Our PGCE Secondary Dance degree prepares you to become a qualified dance teacher in just one year. You’ll be trained to teach your subject specialism of dance at Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as at A level (ages 11 to 19). At the end of this one-year degree, you’ll be ready to confidently begin teaching in a secondary school. This is achieved through a balance of study of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the teaching profession, and a focus on the development of your understanding of the role of the secondary school teacher. In addition, you will gain vital hands-on experience of working within the classroom through our 28-week placement programme, which will develop your confidence and competence to teach effectively. After successful completion, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so that you can begin working as a teacher in a secondary school.

Modules

Dance is the only subject where the body is the prime tool for communication and it is unique in its capacity for expression, making it accessible to all students. You will address the role of the teacher of Dance in the context of the place and purpose of Dance in schools. the theme of effective teaching will be a central focus and will draw on elements of curriculum, short term planning and teaching. the module critically engages you with the best available research evidence in order to develop understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. the module develops understanding of the important role that teaching has for transforming children and young people?s lives. the module enables you to begin to develop your own personal educational philosophies and practices so that they can take their first steps towards becoming expert teachers of the future who can transform the lives all pupils.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,840

Entry requirements

Honours degree 2:2 in Dance. GCSE C/4 in both English Language and Maths.

University information

The University of Chichester is a well-respected academic institution that offers a broad range of postgraduate study programmes across 19 subject areas. Students can choose from taught degree programmes in a wide variety of specialisms, as well as a selection of exciting research programmes. The university combines an outstanding education with a close community feel, offering a rewarding study-life balance. Smaller campuses, close-knit...more