PGCE (Secondary): Drama
Goldsmiths, University of London
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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SEP-25

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1 year

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We recognise the importance and potential of theatre as an art form. Our goal is to promote pupils’ personal, social, spiritual and cultural development through theatre and performance.Why study PGCE (Secondary) Drama at Goldsmiths?If you want to empower young people through Drama then this is the course for you. Youll learn about the process of teaching and performance, observe Drama in schools, look at the work of key practitioners, and develop the conceptual underpinnings of classroom ...Read more

We recognise the importance and potential of theatre as an art form. Our goal is to promote pupils’ personal, social, spiritual and cultural development through theatre and performance.

Why study PGCE (Secondary) Drama at Goldsmiths?

  • If you want to empower young people through Drama then this is the course for you. You'll learn about the process of teaching and performance, observe Drama in schools, look at the work of key practitioners, and develop the conceptual underpinnings of classroom practice.

  • You will also work on your performance skills and analyse them from the perspective of a viewer.
  • You will work with school-based tutors (heads of department or experienced Drama specialists), and be supported by alumni as “buddies”.

Learning & teaching

A range of teaching methods is employed across all our PGCE programmes, including:

  • Taught subject sessions
  • Practical workshops
  • Compulsory lectures
  • Seminars
  • Group and Individual tutorials
  • Individual and group presentations
  • Supported self-study

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Leilani
08 Mar 23

I love the tight-knit community of Goldsmiths. Overall, the students are friendly, and the tutors are very approachable and helpful. I also benefit from the small class sizes; I..Read more

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Zachary
28 Feb 23

The experience of this university is amazing and there is no expense that isn't taken to help us as students..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students will need: to meet our fitness to train requirements: a GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Please note, we can only accept some UK and international GCSE equivalent qualifications. A complete list of accepted UK GCSE equivalencies can be found here: link. If you have a non-UK qualification that you believe is GCSE equivalent, you must check this with the Admissions team. They should have an undergraduate honours degree, at 2:2 or above from a university in the United Kingdom or an international equivalent in a related subject, such as Drama, Theatre Studies or English.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£20,160 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£20,160 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Leilani
08 Mar 23
Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
I love the tight-knit community of Goldsmiths. Overall, the students are friendly, and the tutors are very approachable and helpful. I also benefit from the small class sizes; I...
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Zachary
28 Feb 23
Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
The experience of this university is amazing and there is no expense that isn't taken to help us as students...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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