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PGCE Secondary Education: History

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    PGCE Full-time 1 year

Course Description

If you have an interest in all areas of History, and a desire to develop the skills and knowledge of secondary age pupils in aspects of British and world history, then this Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will suit you. Our course looks at the key ideas which underpin the teaching of history in schools today and the way children’s understanding of concepts develops. As a trainee you will learn how to teach history to pupils in the 11–16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge and understanding for teaching history through a combination of university-led and school-led training.

Entry Requirements

You will have interest in all aspects of history, along with an ability to think creatively about presenting the subject to others in original and practical ways. Candidates will be expected to teach the whole history curriculum. Above all, you will need a real commitment to the education of young people. Also you will need:

  • To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.

For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as ‘undergraduate’ or ‘first‘ degrees.

  • To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
  • To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach, which will include as a minimum both an interview and audit of your subject knowledge.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short CoursesGCSE English Literature, GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2.

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