PGCE Secondary Education in History with QTS
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PGCE Secondary Education in History qualifies you to teach history at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. On graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.
Key highlights
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on graduation
- Qualifies you to teach history in English state-maintained secondary schools
- Supervised teaching placements in diverse educational settings
- Combines theoretical learning with hands-on classroom teaching experience
- Builds a wide network of professional contacts for career opportunities
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary School History Teacher
- Humanities Teacher
- Head of History
- Head of Humanities
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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