Secondary Drama with QTS - PGCE
Birmingham City University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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City Centre Campus

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SEP-25

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Are you passionate about introducing the exciting world of learning through drama - in all its forms - to children and young people? This Secondary Drama PGCE will give you the strong grounding you need to make a contribution to this essential aspect of education.Whats covered in this course?This is a great career which gives you have the chance to encourage young people to follow their dreams, explore, challenge and understand the world in which they live, and develop their appreciation of the ...Read more

Are you passionate about introducing the exciting world of learning through drama - in all its forms - to children and young people? This Secondary Drama PGCE will give you the strong grounding you need to make a contribution to this essential aspect of education.

What's covered in this course?

This is a great career which gives you have the chance to encourage young people to follow their dreams, explore, challenge and understand the world in which they live, and develop their appreciation of the dramatic form.

The ability to tell a story powerfully through actions as well as words is important, and youll learn how to inspire and encourage your pupils to express themselves in this way. As a teacher you will offer your pupils a wide range of experiences using a variety of techniques in many different forms of drama, helping them to become more self-confident.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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56th
CUG Ranking
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92nd

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Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or a Masters degree in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.

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£9,535 per year

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£17,690 per year

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£17,690 per year

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Birmingham City University
4 - 6, Cardigan Street Birmingham England B4 7BD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.4 miles away
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