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PGCE English with Drama (PGCE)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-26

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Subject areas

Law English Law

Course Summary

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. You'll be equipped to guide students through GCSE exam preparation, including the evaluation of live theatre, text in performance, and the devising process. With the PGCE English with Drama you'll explore the creative elements of Drama, such as lighting, set design, and costume, integrated across all key stages.

As part of this pathway, you'll also have the chance to teach Drama lessons during your placement, gaining real-world experience in the classroom. To be eligible, you'll need an A-Level in Drama or Theatre Studies, or at least 25% related subject content in your degree.

Tuition fees

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For this course (per year)

£26,200

Entry requirements

Youll need:

  • a 2:2 degree (UK honours degree or equivalent) in English or a related subject
  • GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language and maths

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2026 Complete University Guide league table. With eight...more

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