University of Chester

Secondary History PGCE with QTS

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching secondary history
  • Builds the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for classroom teaching
  • Encourages passion for developing your own and pupils' learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International Students 2:2 honours degree Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics Apply for Teacher Train…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University a

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school history teacher
  • Humanities teacher
  • Sixth form history teacher
  • Head of history department

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27)

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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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