Secondary History PGCE with QTS
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of secondary education? If you hold an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school History teacher, our Secondary History PGCE with QTS is the ideal step towards achieving your teaching ambitions. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge in History alongside hands-on classroom experience, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and expertise to support pupils aged 11-16, and thrive in a rewarding teaching career.
The Department for Education provides financial support for trainee teachers on some secondary subjects, either as a bursary or scholarship. You can find more information on the Department for Education Get into Teaching website.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for secondary History teaching
- Develops subject specialist knowledge in History
- Hands-on classroom experience alongside university-based study
- Prepares you to teach pupils aged 11 to 16
- Department for Education bursaries or scholarships available for some subjects
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children.
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school History teacher
- Humanities teacher
- Head of History
- Teacher of History and Politics
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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