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Study Details: PGCE 1 year full-time
Our PGCE History course combines understanding of the place of history in society and the school curriculum, with pedagogy on all aspects of history teaching.
Why study Secondary History?
The History course aims to prepare you with the skills needed to teach this dynamic and exciting subject. In addition, the course explores current debates and research in history education to support you in your school placements. Links are made between history and literacy, history and citizenship and history and media.
Wide use is made of local history and the historic surroundings in South West London, including Strawberry Hill House, which is found on our campus. You are assessed on your ability to teach pupils in the 11-16 age range, but opportunities for A Level teaching are also included in the programme as appropriate.
2:2 Previous degree required.
History PGCE applicants are expected to have a good degree in history (2:2 or above) or a related subject such as politics
Home/EU: £9,250 International: £12,730
The quality of the provision at St Mary’s is valued by our trainees and schools, resulting in high levels (over 70%) of NQT employment in our partnership schools. Employment rates following the PGCE course are consistently over 90% in teaching roles.
On the programme you will study two Master’s’ modules leading to 60 credits at postgraduate level. You will have the opportunity to further your postgraduate studies in your career as these credits are transferable.
At the end of the PGCE course, you will have the opportunity to complete a three-week placement in a special education setting. This is highly valued by trainee teachers to broaden their understanding of specific learning needs for some learners.
Why St Mary’s? Our team of experienced and respected academics, many of whom are leading experts in their areas, are passionate about what they teac...
