Secondary History - PGCE with QTS
University of the West of England
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary History, is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Youll train to become a History teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). Youll gain 60 academic credits at masters level as part of the course. Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. Its a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young peoples lives. We focus on ...Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary History, is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become a History teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). You'll gain 60 academic credits at master's level as part of the course. Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young people's lives. We focus on supporting our trainees to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.All our courses are future-facing and underpinned by a strong values base. Our provision directly addresses education for sustainable futures. We equip you to be able to work thoughtfully, creatively and successfully with your learners. At UWE Bristol, we're committed to training reflective, innovative, and adaptable teachers for the future.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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41st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
What students say
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Jasmine
27 Feb 24

I really love my cause. The lecturers are experts in their fields and passionate. I have a bad anxiety and have felt very supported by the staff, even though there have been long..Read more

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Robbie
14 Dec 23

I'd highlight the work opportunities within the university as a aspect worthy of praise. In comparison, UWE'S location makes it incredibly incontinent to travel too if you do not..Read more

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£15,850 per year

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Accommodation- Standard en-suite- Annual rent- 8488.20

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Jasmine
27 Feb 24
History BA (Hons)
I really love my cause. The lecturers are experts in their fields and passionate. I have a bad anxiety and have felt very supported by the staff, even though there have been long...
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Robbie
14 Dec 23
History BA (Hons)
I'd highlight the work opportunities within the university as a aspect worthy of praise. In comparison, UWE'S location makes it incredibly incontinent to travel too if you do not...
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a modern institution that puts students first and has been ranked Gold...

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University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bristol Parkway  0.6 miles away
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