Course contact details
Admissions and Enquiries
Email:admissions@chi.ac.uk
Phone:01243 816002
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Course summary
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.
Modules
Course Modules
The course is assessed through observation during teaching placements and written assignments.
To gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) students need to complete three 4,000 word assignments at FHEQ level 7 (Masters), and two blocks of School Experience.
Entry requirements
Honours degree
2:1
in Dance.
GCSE
C/4
in both English and Maths.
A Level and GCSEs
Having an A Level or equivalent in Dance is an advantage.
We would normally expect applicants to have taken and passed the full GCSE course however in some circumstances we do accept equivalent qualifications or equivalency tests. If you are unable to enrol for the full GCSE course, please contact Admissions to discuss which equivalent qualifications we may accept.
Interest in Dance
Successful candidates are those who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Dance through personal performance and dance experience; and through working with young people in a creative setting.
Awareness of the education sector
All applicants will be required to demonstrate awareness of professional requirements within schools and an awareness of the education sector.
If you meet the entry requirements, you will be invited for an interview and demonstrate a good understanding of the profession.
IELTS
If English is not your first language then English language proficiency required is an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (including 7.0 in academic writing) other components no less than 6.5 – or equivalent qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £9790 | |
| International | £16800 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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