Do you need to do drama at uni become a teacher?

In the UK, completing a drama module or degree at university is not required for all teaching positions. The requirement of drama courses varies depending on the teaching specialisation and the level that you wish to teach. While drama might not be a mandatory subject, having drama related experience or coursework can be advantageous for certain teaching roles, such as primary school teaching or teaching drama or theatre-related subjects at the secondary level.

Primary school teachers are expected to have a good understanding of the arts, including drama, as they are responsible for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to children aged 5-11. Many primary teacher training courses include modules on drama and creative arts, providing teachers with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach drama lessons and incorporate drama-based activities into other subjects.

For teaching drama at the secondary level, having studied drama at university is more common. Some secondary schools may require drama teachers to hold a teaching qualification in drama or a related subject. However, there may be instances where teachers with strong drama experience or professional backgrounds in performing arts may be hired without a drama-specific degree.