PGCE PGCE Secondary Humanities (Religious Education with History)
University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester
Course overview
Applications can be submitted via DfE Apply on Tuesday 7 October from 9am 'Throughout the course, you develop an understanding of both the theory and practice of teaching RE (as your 'major' subject' and History (as your 'minor' subject) using a range of learning and teaching approaches. You are supported in developing practical classroom skills both in teaching RE and History and in the teacher’s wider professional role. Our programme prepares you to teach across the age range 11-16 and is structured around a combination of taught modules based at the University and placement modules based in schools or educational settings.
Classroom practice is assessed through placements, totalling 120 days. You also have the opportunity to gain Masters level credits (up to 60 credits). We place significant emphasis on enabling you to apply your learning to teaching in the classroom.
During your teaching placements you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best and most inspiring teachers predominantly in Hampshire secondary schools. However, we also offer a number of placements in neighbouring counties, such as Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Surrey. A sustained reputation for providing outstanding teacher education.
Rated Outstanding in all areas in our 2024 inspection.
Key highlights
- Train to teach RE as major subject and History as minor
- Prepares you to teach pupils aged 11 to 16
- 120 days of assessed classroom placements in schools
- Placements mainly in Hampshire, plus Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Surrey
- Opportunity to gain up to 60 Master's level credits
- Rated Outstanding in all areas in 2024 inspection
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, identity verification, reference checks, and scrutiny of employment history.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school Religious Education teacher
- Secondary school History teacher
- Humanities teacher
- Head of Religious Education
- Head of Humanities
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,700 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 Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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