Secondary History PGCE with QTS

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Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Location

Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

Our PGCE History course combines understanding of the place of history in society and the school curriculum, with pedagogy on all aspects of history teaching. The History course aims to prepare you with the skills needed to teach this dynamic and exciting subject. In addition, the course explores current debates and research in history education to support you in your school placements. Links are made between history and literacy, history and citizenship and history and media.Wide use is made ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

30th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

69th

What students say

The support is overwhelmingly good. Plus the diversity of backgrounds make it a home for all irrespective of religion or orientation. Sometimes I feel like I should study a course..Read more

It's a great place to be considering the multinational composition of the student population. Their staff are quite welcoming and the support system is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students are expected to have a good degree in history (2:2 or above) or a related subject such as politics. GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at level 4 (grade C if taken before 2017) or above or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

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