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At Middlesex University, we are passionate about both drama and English. In drama classes, pupils enjoy the practical nature of the lessons and also respond to the creative discipline involved in shaping their own ideas. In English, they explore language, literature, expression and the role of communication. Teachers adept in both subjects are able to educate and inspire pupils, develop their creativity and shape vital skills that impact students' performance across a range of other subjects.

We have excellent relationships with schools in London, Essex and Hertfordshire and during your studies, you will undertake teaching placements in at least two secondary schools and have the chance to acquire skills in the application of new technologies in teaching and learning. Schools are carefully selected to suit each individual and expose them to a variety of imaginative and thought provoking learning strategies. Key experts from our partner schools are on hand to offer invaluable mentoring and support.

Through interactive workshops, tutorials, lectures and debates, this one-year full-time course enables you to meet and exceed the national standards for the award of qualified teacher status.

Course highlights

• Many of our graduates have their first teaching job at their placement school
• Through sustained exposure to a classroom environment, you will learn to exercise initiative and sound judgement when confronted by challenging situations
• The diverse teaching placements enable you to understand, critically evaluate and respond to the needs of children in multicultural, multilingual and multi-faith settings and schools in an international, urban environment
• You have the opportunity to study in an alternative educational setting as a third placement on the course. This can include a special school, a theatre and the British Library in London.
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module

Qualifications

• You will need at least a 2.2 Bachelor honours degree in a subject relevant to your chosen subject area.
• Level 3 qualification in English Language or English Literature
• You must have GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English and Maths or be retaking them this year. We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS.

Further requirements

The following requirements are set out in the Initial Teacher Training Criteria 2019 document. You must have:

• GCSE grade C / grade 4 in English and maths or standard equivalent
• passed the Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tests
• been subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check

To strengthen applications it is recommended that you have obtained, or have set up to obtain, recent and relevant experience within state secondary school settings in England.

Eligibility

UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

Please note, due to restrictions placed on students with a Tier 4 visa undertaking part-time study by the UKVI, courses requiring a placement cannot be studied by International students.

Interviews

Entry onto this course requires an interview. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us.

Prior to commencing the course, you must pass Department for Education professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy. You are advised to pass them wherever possible before your interview in order to give yourself the best possible chance of success. However if you haven't passed at the time of the interview and you receive an offer it will be conditional on passing the tests by a nominated date.

The two school experiences are assessed against the professional requirements under the Teachers’ Standards:

• Professional Knowledge and Pedagogy is assessed through coursework by undertaking a small scale research assignment
• Drama with English Education is assessed through coursework, by undertaking a Monitoring and Assessment assignment