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PGCE in Secondary Education History

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools History

Course Summary

About the courseThis 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 schoolsare resilient and able to work under pressurehave good subject knowledge to train to teach in the area they are interested inProfessional AccreditationsQualified Teacher Status

Modules

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

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

For this course (per year)

£15,450

Entry requirements

Honours degree (2.2 or higher), awarded by a UK university. We require the degree to have a minimum 50% content of the subject in which the applicant is applying. GCSE English and mathematics at grade 4 or above.

University information

The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards,...more