PGCE Secondary (Dance), PGCE, Lincoln Bishop University

You will normally need:

• GCSEs at grade 4 (previously C) or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and a Science at the time of application.
• An honours degree at a 2:2 classification or above (Where the degree result is to be awarded in the year of application, we will require a predicted degree classification as part of an academic reference provided on the application)
• Experience - please see information below
• Declaration of Health

  DBS (formerly the CRB) Enhanced Disclosure

When shortlisting for an interview, we will consider the following aspects of your qualifications:

• GCSE grades (or equivalents) and relevance of subjects
• A Level grades (or equivalents) and relevance of subjects
• Degree Class and relevance of content
• Additional relevant qualifications

Experience

Experience in a relevant setting is useful as it will help you to make sure that you are aware of the role of a teacher in the twenty-first century. The course is intensive and demanding and you need to be aware of what a career in the teaching profession entails.

We encourage you to gain some experience in schools as this is a good starting point for you to gain an interview for the Primary PGCE.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) - formerly the CRB and Health

In addition, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Declaration of Health Form, or if required, a medical examination. In addition, all students will need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). A successful Enhanced Disclosure is required before commencing the course.