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-25

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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St Luke's Campus

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Overview•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 encounter•You will develop your confidence, ...Read more

Overview

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 encounter

You 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 terms

    You will join a supportive community of trainees and teachers who are passionate about education and research and will support you during your course and beyond

    Achieving the PGCE provides 60 M-level credits alongside your Qualified Teacher Status.

    Careers

    The PGCE provides excellent grounding for a long career within education, whether you aspire to become an outstanding classroom practitioner, school leader, or specialist in a specific area of education, the opportunities are broad.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    58/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    8th
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    14th
    What students say
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    Simon
    17 Feb 25

    Excellent lecturers, most of the Exeter PGCE Course is online. Excellent school placements...Read more

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    Francesca
    07 Oct 24

    I loved my undergrad at Exeter and came back to do my PGCE because I knew it was exactly right for me. The Campuses are beautiful and always have places to go to study/spend time...Read more

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    Entry requirements

    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 are also requirements for entry to this programme. Selection is based on the information provided on the DfE Apply application and on performance at interview. We are looking for applicants who have a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a degree in History or a History Joint Honours degree and will consider applications from those with degrees in related subjects such as Ancient History, Archaeology, International Relations or Politics.

    Tuition fees

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    £9,250 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    £23,700 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £23,700 per year

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    University of Exeter
    Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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