Overview

Alongside the core PGCE English content, you'll dive into dynamic, hands-on Drama sessions, learning practical approaches to teaching key performance skills and exploring a wide range of genres and thematic units at KS3.

Discover how to craft an engaging drama curriculum through the English with Drama pathway, assess students effectively at every stage, and gain insight into teaching Drama at KS4. You'll be equipped to guide students through GCSE exam preparation, including the evaluation of live theatre, text in performance, and the devising process. With the PGCE English with Drama you'll explore the creative elements of Drama, such as lighting, set design, and costume, integrated across all key stages.

As part of this English with Drama programme from University of Southampton , you'll also have the chance to teach Drama lessons during your placement, gaining real-world experience in the classroom. To be eligible, you'll need an A-Level in Drama or Theatre Studies, or at least 25% related subject content in your degree.

Career

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assignment A: Perspectives on Behaviour Management

Assignment B: Subject Pedagogy

Assignment C: Practitioner Inquiry Project

Assignment D: Becoming a Teacher

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Drama Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 160 other Masters in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need:

a 2:2 degree (UK honours degree or equivalent) in English or a related subject

GCSEs (minimum grade 4/C) in English language and maths

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Tuition Fees

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26200 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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Funding

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Key information

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