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 28-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.
September 2027
Bishop Otter Campus (AC)
College Lane,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 6PE, Southern England, United Kingdom
September 2026
Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Upper Bognor Road,
Bognor Regis,
West Sussex,
PO21 1HR, Southern England, United Kingdom
Honours degree 2:2 in Dance. GCSE C/4 in both English Language and Maths.
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. Please note, however, that we are unable to accept Level 2 Functional Skills courses that do not cover the full breadth of a GCSE. If you are unable to enrol for the full GCSE course, please contact Admissions to discuss which equivalent qualifications we may accept.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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