PGCE Secondary History at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Bring your passion for history to life to inspire the next generation of young people. Our expert tutors teach you to become a highly skilled, passionate teacher. Comprehensive support: Study on a highly regarded History PGCE, with expert support from UEA tutors and experienced school mentors who will guide you throughout the course and into your early teaching career Extensive classroom experience: Gain 120+ days of teaching experience in two contrasting schools in East Anglia building your teaching skills and developing your professional network Academic and professional development: Learn how to ignite pupils’ curiosity for history through engaging with the latest research alongside a community of passionate History teachers Our PGCE Secondary History programme combines at least 120 days of school-based training with university sessions, gradually increasing your solo teaching hours to build your confidence and help you become a reflective practitioner.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll learn in a variety of settings—both at UEA and in two placement schools. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Secondary Years Qts, Curriculum, Reflective Project in Education, Learning.

Career pathways

With a PGCE in Secondary History, you could launch a career as: History teacher, Curriculum Leader, Head of Year/Phase, Headteacher, Tutor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2:2 or above preferred Degree Subject History or a related subject. As a general guideline, approximately 50 per cent of the degree should be relevant to the subject you will Before making your application you must have a GCSE pass at Grade 4/C or its equivalent* in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics regardless of your date of birth. *Please note: It is at the discretion of the individual Initial Teacher Training provider as to whether an appropriate level has been satisfactorily achieved. Applicants are required to have achieved a good honours degree (preferably class 2:2 and above) or its equivalent* by the beginning of the PGCE programme in September. Applicants with a third class degree will be considered on an individual basis. English language: IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

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