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PGCE in Secondary Education History
University of Hertfordshire

PGCE in Secondary Education History

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This Masters level professional training programme introduces you to the requirements for teaching History to the 11-16 age range and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Where appropriate, opportunities to experience post 16 provision will be available.

You will be introduced to the principles and theories of secondary teaching through both subject studies and a developing professional practice course. Training is undertaken in partnership with local secondary schools.

We are looking to select trainees who:

  • have the passion, commitment and enthusiasm to teach in secondary schools
  • are resilient and able to work under pressure
  • have good subject knowledge to train to teach in the area they are interested in

Professional Accreditations

Qualified Teacher Status

Modules

School-based training 1 (30 Credits) - Core
In conjunction with other programme components, this module aims to prepare trainees to be Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) in primary schools. The Primary School Based Training 1 will comply with the current requirements and focus on coverage of the current Standards for qualified teacher status. There will be extended opportunities to observe learning and teaching and to carry out teaching practice. Each trainee will receive training, support and assessment from a school mentor during his/her placement and from a visiting University tutor while on placement. Reflective practice is an essential element for ensuring on-going progress in meeting the Standards
School-based training 2 (30 Credits) - Core
History subject and curriculum knowledge (30 Credits) - Core
Secondary Professional Learning and Development (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

This course is not open to international and EU students.

Entry requirements

Honours degree (2.2 or higher), awarded by a UK university or an overseas award recognised as equivalent by NARIC. Usually we would expect the degree to have a minimum 50% content of the subject in which the applicant is applying. GCSE or IGCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the previous grading structure).

University information

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