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Post Graduate

PGCE(M) 14+ Performance & Creative Arts

If you’re experienced within the creative arts industry and passionate about inspiring the next generation of performers and creatives, then this 1 year course offers you the skills and knowledge needed to teach ages 14 and above in this demanding and ever-evolving sector, alongside developing and nurturing you own creative identity as a teacher. This PGCE (M) course is 120 credits at master’s level (HE7), demonstrating your ability to work independently at a high level in the field of education. 90 credits at HE7 can be transferred to a full master’s award, depending on the specialist masters pathway.

This is a pre-service Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course – you don’t need prior experience of teaching or current employment in education. Through a combination of traditional study and work-based learning, you’ll be able to explore the key theories and techniques of teaching, learning and assessment. We’ll support you as you discover how to apply these in practice, how you can mould them to the teaching of dance and how they link into current research in education and dance education.

In addition to working in HE, FE colleges, sixth form colleges and schools there are also significant opportunities to work in a range of other educational sectors. The work-based learning sector ensures people are ready for employment and have the latest skills. Delivered in partnership with The University of Bolton, this programme meets the requirement recognised by the Society for Education & Training (SET) and upon successful completion of this course, students may undertake professional formation in order to be awarded Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status by SET.

Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Teaching and Learning
  • Behaviour and Wellbeing for Teaching and Learning
  • Curriculum and Assessment for Teaching and Learning
  • Developing Professionalism in Teaching and Learning (Specialist Module) Part 1 – ITE
  • Developing Professionalism in Teaching and Learning (Specialist Module) Part 2 – ITE

Finance

You can get a government loan through student finance to pay your tuition fees. Please Visit www.gov.uk/student-finance to get started.

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Requirements

  • You should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2:2 or above) (or equivalent) in a subject that is related to dance; for instance, Performing Arts or Dance. Applicants with a third class honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. If your bachelor’s degree is not from a recognised UK higher education institution advice will be taken from the International Office on comparability.
  • You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. This will involve written diagnostic tests for English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, a short oral presentation, and a face-to-face interview.
  • This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service.
  • You’ll need to provide satisfactory references, a satisfactory health declaration and a satisfactory student agreement prior to enrolment on the course.
  • If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
  • We’ll also consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.
  • This course is open to UK and EU students. Applications from International students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course does not have a Tier 4 licence. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under Tier 4 (i.e. a Tier 4 international student visa to study in the UK) then unfortunately we’ll be unable to consider your application for this course.
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Our Facilities

The Valo Building boasts 12 brand new soundproof and sprung floor studios, and a built-in theatre. These specialized studios offer an exceptional learning environment, enabling students to immerse themselves in their creative disciplines.

• 12 industry standard studios
• Classroom
• Changing room facilities
• Meeting Rooms
• Student area
• Wi-Fi

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