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Full time | Bishop Otter Campus | 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

Dance Teaching (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Qualify as a teacher with a specialism in Dance in just one year

Learn the art of teaching Dance

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 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.

Proud history of teacher training

The University of Chichester has been training teachers for over 180 years and we look to train employable professionals who can get out there and make a difference.

You will be taught by experienced education specialists and our dedication to small teaching groups allows you to develop strong professional relationships with the University teaching team.

On this course you will:

Specialise in teaching Dance.
Gain Qualified Teacher Status upon completion of the course that will allow you to teach Dance 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 Dance teacher.

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

Modules

The module aims to enable you to develop reflective professional practice, which will enable them to identify and pursue appropriate professional learning goals throughout your teaching career. the structure of the module is based on the understanding that theory informs practice and practice informs theory. In practical terms, this module aims to enable student teachers to demonstrate that they have met the teachers? Standards, which allows them to be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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 in Dance. GCSE: C/4 in both English Language and Maths. A Level and GCSEs: Having an A Level or equivalent in Dance is an advantage.

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