PGCE Secondary History
University of Exeter
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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St Luke's Campus

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SEP-26

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach History and working with a dedicated team of History teaching experts The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together Building on your existing History experience you will learn the theoretical and practical approaches to teaching through Key Stages 3-5 in the varied classroom situations you will encounterYou will develop your confidence, competence ...Read more

You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach History and working with a dedicated team of History teaching experts The course is active and participatory, placing considerable emphasis on working collaboratively with others and learning together Building on your existing History experience you will learn the theoretical and practical approaches to teaching through Key Stages 3-5 in the varied classroom situations you will encounterYou will develop your confidence, competence and independence as a teacher with the unique Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education which progressively increases your school-based teaching over three termsYou will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyondAchieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.

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53/91
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9th
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11th
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12 Jan 26

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Secondary PGCE students must have an honours degree and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent. A satisfactory medical assessment and DBS enhanced check along with satisfactory references are also requirements for entry. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. We are looking for applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in English (literature or language), or American/Commonwealth Literature or Linguistics. If you have a 2:2 honours degree in one of these subjects, you will also need a grade B in A-level English or equivalent. The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above. In addition, we will also consider English-related degrees such as Drama, Cultural/Media Studies, Film or Journalism, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies or Anglo Saxon, Norse & Celtic Studies. For these degrees at any classification, we also require a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). Combined-honours degrees will also be considered: here we are looking for the English element to be at least 50% of the degree along with a grade B in A-level English (or equivalent). The A-level isnt essential if you have a 2:1 or above.

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£9,535 per year

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£24,700 per year

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Rowan
22 Jan 26
History - BA (Hons)
Best is surfing, but worst is the level inclusivity for...
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Poppy
12 Jan 26
History - BA (Hons)
Very accessible resources, the libraries are brilliant spaces, safe-feeling, supportive staff Everything is so expensive, especially sports and gym...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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