About Secondary Education: Drama in University of Wolverhampton
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.
The PGCE in Secondary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.
Drama is an exciting secondary school curriculum subject. The drama PGCE is delivered actively through theory in practice; this approach aims to develop creative trainees who are able to collaborate successfully with others and engage in imaginative practice. Subject specific teaching will develop your knowledge and understanding of drama in education as a discreet discipline and as a vital learning medium. You will learn to evaluate your experience, understanding and practice in school towards becoming reflective practitioners. As a trainee you will learn how to teach drama to pupils in the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for teaching drama through a combination of university-led and school-led training.
Successful completion of the course will lead to recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with 60 credits at Master’s level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- a full degree in a majority English speaking country
- or a degree from the UK
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
University of Wolverhampton Highlights
| University type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Graduate job rate |
96% |
| Cost of attendance |
Approximately £15,700 |
| Intake type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of program |
On-campus and online |
University of Wolverhampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee of different programs is given in the following table. There could be some exceptions, so the applicant must check before applying.
| Course |
Cost per academic year |
| Undergraduate |
£12,250 |
| Postgraduate |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate fir Business School |
£13,650 |
| Postgraduate with Professional Placements |
£14,834 |
Accommodation costs
| Type of accommodation |
37 Week Licence Cost |
52 Week License Cost |
| City Standard |
£3,330 |
£4,680.00 |
| City En-Suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Walsall En-suite |
£3,996 |
£5,616.00 |
| Telford En-suite |
£3,515 |
£4,940.00 |
University of Wolverhampton Application Process
International students who want to seek admissions at University of Wolverhampton can follow the below-mentioned application process:
Application Fee: Undergraduate: £18 for UCAS, Postgraduate: No fee
Application Deadlines: follows the deadline set up by UCAS. Late applications are welcomed only for the courses that still have places available.
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency test score
- Academic requirements according to the course
- Statement of purpose
- Financial statements
- Passport copy
- Academic references
- Interview
