Become an inspirational and inclusive secondary teacher in Geography– developing your subject knowledge, creative skills and professional experience to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note, this course will close for international applicants on Friday 27th March 2026. This course will close for home applicants on Friday 17th July 2026.
Every young person deserves to be inspired by a passionate and knowledgeable geography teacher. This course offers you the opportunity to do just that. You’ll explore inclusive, research-informed approaches to geography teaching while building strong subject knowledge and classroom experience.
With expert support and hands-on training, you’ll develop into a confident, reflective teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of young people.
An honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of geography.
Normally GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics, or equivalent. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only, we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.
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This course prepares you for a career in:
secondary geography teaching (with QTS and PGCE)
wider educational work or research across the sector
academic careers as a researcher via Masters-level study or PhD
more general graduate careers
‘Trainees and early career teachers from Sheffield Hallam University are valued highly by local employers. School leaders commend the considerable insight trainees bring that enriches the settings in which they teach’ (Ofsted, 2024).
Compulsory modules
Exploring And Developing Pedagogical Practice In Secondary Education (30 Credits)
Professional Practice In Secondary Education (Qts) (- Credits)
Reflecting On Professional Practice And Development In Secondary Education (30 Credits)
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