PGCE Secondary History

Learning from the past is one of the best ways to improve our future. If you wish to pass on your passion for History to secondary school children, this course will get you to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just one year.

Course structure

Our PGCE Secondary History course offers you the chance to build knowledge of your chosen subject area and wider professional teaching skills such as lesson planning, learning strategies, behaviour management and more.

Alongside building your expertise, you’ll go on two contrasting school placements to develop your experience and confidence as a teacher. By the end of this degree, you’ll be able to teach in schools and inspire the next generation of historians.

Why study this course?

• Qualify as a teacher in one year  – this course includes Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to teach in any state-funded school in the UK and beyond
• Train to teach secondary and college level (ages 11 to 19)
• Gain teaching experience in two contrasting school placements
• You’ll be taught at Masters level – this means you can carry 60 Masters level credits forward to a full Masters level degree
• Learn from experienced and passionate lecturers
• We are offering a £1000 bursary for Chichester alumni students continuing their studies with a PGCE