PGCE Secondary History with Geography

COURSE OVERVIEW

• Obtain Qualified Teacher Status with Ofsted outstanding-rated initial teacher training
• Teach the locally agreed syllabi, Key Stage 3, GCSE, AS and A2-level study
• Cover the essential areas of behaviour management, special education needs and English as an additional language
• Gain experience of planning, teaching, assessing and evaluating your practical teaching
• Be informed by current research and grounded in a practical understanding of Holocaust Education, the teaching of emotive and controversial issues, and citizenship
• Option to gain Masters level credits
• Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE)

The University of Winchester has a long history in teacher education and is recognised by Ofsted as an ‘Outstanding’ provider. The University offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment that challenges and inspires trainees. Our passion is to provide a university experience that helps you reach your full potential and make a real difference to children’s lives.

Throughout the course, you develop an understanding of both the theory and practice of teaching RE using a range of learning and teaching approaches. You are supported in developing practical classroom skills both in teaching RE and in the teacher’s wider professional role.

Careers

The programme leads to a PGCE Secondary History with Geography with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Graduates go on to obtain teaching positions in various secondary schools and other school settings (such as special schools, independent schools, pupil referral units and sixth form colleges) as highly successful RE teachers and future leaders.

A First or Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, History, Geography or a related field in Humanities. GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University.