Dance (Secondary Education) PGCE

This course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11–16 age range which enables you to be employed as a qualified teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. The course also offers enrichment opportunities to teach the 16–18 age phases. Studying with us, you will have access to excellent resources and will gain practical experience in two schools. You will be mentored by a successful teaching team with an outstanding national reputation and comprehensive research profile that informs course content. Specialising in dance at PGCE level means that you will be able to take a role in the leadership and development of this subject area throughout your career. Students on this course can choose to progress to one of our Education MAs after completing the PGCE. Graduates of the course are equipped with the skills and knowledge to become confident and competent secondary dance teachers. As well as gaining a PGCE, you will be assessed against the national Teachers’ Standards in order to be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status. Career prospects are good; most graduates gain their first teaching posts in secondary schools as soon as they qualify.