Course options
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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
University of Worcester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Age phase: 11-16 with post-16 enhancement
PGCE History will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of what it means to be an outstanding history teacher.
You will be supported by a dedicated and specialist history subject tutor with over 15 years teaching experience. You will have access to the teaching and training resources provided by the Historical Association and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with fellow trainee history teachers from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
You will also receive additional training by external organisations such as the Centre for Holocaust Education, English Heritage, the Midlands History Forum, The Infirmary and Worcester Cathedral.
Key features
- Helps you develop your own vision about the nature and purpose of a history education
- Helps you develop your own understanding of how to effectively teach history in secondary schools
- Helps you know how to arouse pupils curiosity about the past and encourage them to care about the people who inhabited it
- Helps you develop the skills to be a thoughtful and self-reflective classroom practitioner
- Equips you with the knowledge and skills to have a long, enjoyable and successful career in teaching
NB History is offered through both Core and School Direct routes.
Where could it take you?
- Great employment prospects
- Prepare for leadership and your Masters with 60 credits and a strong research foundation
- Many University of Worcester trainees gain promotion within the first few years of teaching
Here are just a few of our alumni who have moved their career on:
- Head of Year - Amena Iqbal
- Head of Humanities - Natalie Jones
- Head of Year – Kieran Walker
- Head of History – Kelly McElroy
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 17,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Worcester
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University League Table
88th
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Campus address
University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England
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Subject ranking
60th out of 91 1
56th out of 91 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 224134 60%44th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.98 74%70th
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Entry standards
/ Max 204113 55%67th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%45th
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