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Full time | Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching (General) Music Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Qualify as a Music teacher in just one year

Learn the art of teaching Music

If you have a passion for Music and wish to teach at secondary school or college level, then this route is an ideal option for you.

This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you as a confident and inspiring secondary teacher.

At the end of this one-year degree, you’ll be ready to confidently begin teaching Music in a secondary school.

Our PGCE Secondary Music course offers you the chance to build knowledge of your chosen subject area and wider professional teaching skills such as lesson planning, learning strategies, behaviour management and more.

This is achieved through a balance of study of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the teaching profession, the fundamentals of the national curriculum, and a dedicated focus on the development of your understanding of the role of a secondary school teacher.

In addition, you will gain vital hands-on experience of working within the classroom through our 24-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.

On this course you will:

  • Specialise in teaching Music.
  • Gain Qualified Teacher Status upon completion of the course that will allow you to teach Music in secondary schools in England and Wales.
  • Develop your competence and confidence working within the classroom environment.
  • Gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required by the teaching profession.

Careers

Take the first steps towards your career with secondary education

This programme will enable you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and work as a secondary Music teacher.

Many of our previous students have progressed in their careers and now hold senior posts in their schools.

Modules

Special Educational Needs
English as an additional language
Personal, Social and Health Education
The relationship between theory and practice
Vocal skills
Building rapport and resilience
Applying for teaching posts
Research skills
Literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
Pastoral care in schools
Working with learning support assistants
Positive behaviour management
Reflective practice
Closing the gap in access and achievement
Identity, Equality and Inclusion
Professionalism in Education
Child protection and Prevent

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

Students need to have an Honours degree 2:2 or above in a subject in which at least half is relevant to the National Curriculum requirements for Music. GCSE: C/4 in both English Language and Maths.

University information

The University of Chichester is a respected institution that offers some excellent postgraduate study programmes. It has two campuses: one in the centre of Chichester, a charming and historic town, and the other close to the sea in Bognor Regis. Both sites are easily connected by a regular inter-campus bus service. Across the two sites, students have access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities including a sports centre, the Engineering...more

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