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University of Reading: PGCE Secondary Drama
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Education |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
Address all aspects of secondary drama, including specialist expertise in areas such as devising and teaching texts, key drama practitioners, theatre history, and drama as a method of addressing subjects and issues across the curriculum. Your studies will be supported by first-class facilities, practical seminars and workshops.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-pg/pgce-secondary-education-drama
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: You are normally required to have at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks. |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 18650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 18650 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
With our PGCE Secondary Education with Drama, you will address all aspects of teaching secondary drama, develop the skills and knowledge valued by employers, and benefit from our custom-built, first-class facilities.
This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Drama course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales.
This course is consistently evaluated as excellent in both internal and external reviews and encompasses a variety of approaches to drama and theatre teaching in relation to a key stage 3 drama curriculum and GCSE and A level exam specifications whilst also exploring the role of drama for the individual within the complexities of life in the 21st century. The course provides a theoretical framework for teaching drama within schools and is rooted in embodied practice.
You will address all aspects of secondary drama, including specialist expertise in areas such as devising, teaching texts and key practitioners, theatre history, and drama as a method of addressing subjects and issues across the curriculum.
Assignments are designed to help you to plan your teaching effectively and imaginatively, and to evaluate your skills, particularly in terms of the quality of learning achieved by pupils.
We have a strong network of drama mentors, many of whom have taken the course themselves and are managing thriving departments. The course leader remains a practitioner and is supplemented by teaching from experienced experts within the field
We also have links with National Drama, the UK’s leading professional association for drama teachers, SCITED (the Standing Committee in the Teaching of Educational Drama), theatre educators, and local and regional professional theatre practitioners.
We have dedicated technical studios both within the Institute of Education and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television within the University.
There are a range of organised theatre trips and opportunity to prepare work to perform to student audiences both within schools and in our own studio spaces.
You will learn through a series of practical seminars and workshops.
**Placements**
Placements enable you to develop the skills and knowledge valued and desired by employers - you will build your confidence in the classroom and gain practical teaching experience. Placements also provide you with the opportunity to connect with potential employers and build your professional network.
At Secondary level we have strong relationships with around 90 schools in the local and surrounding area. It is a testament to the strength of these partnerships and the regard with which our graduates are held, that most schools in Berkshire employ at least one graduate of the Institute of Education.
On your Secondary PGCE course, you are required to carry out three placements in two different age groups — ensuring you receive a broad range of experiences. Two placements must be undertaken in a school setting, but the third can be taken in a different setting, allowing you to sample teaching in an alternative environment.
**Research**
The quality of our research was recognised in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, placing the Institute of Education in the top quartile of education departments in the UK.
**School Direct**
This subject is also available via School Direct as well as the University-based route. Those students following a School Direct route may be studying for a PGCE or QTS only. However, all students come together as a subject group in University sessions.
**Careers**
The majority of our graduates go into schools and inspire children to develop into happy, confident and well-informed individuals. Other alumni take their educational skills to the worlds of business, culture, art, healthcare, human resources, adult learning and further varied fields.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) |
| Location | London Road Campus London Road Reading RG1 5AQ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 17100 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17100 GBP for Whole course |
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