PGCE Secondary Humanities (Religious Education with History) at University of Winchester

Programme overview

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.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Teachers and Education, Curriculum Concepts and Contexts, Professional Placement

Career pathways

The programme leads to a PGCE Secondary Religious Education with History with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Graduates go on to obtain teaching positions in various secondary schools and other school settings (such as special schools, independent schools, pupil referral units and sixth form colleges) as highly successful RE teachers and future leaders.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second-class honours degree A First or Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, History, Geography or a related field in Humanities. GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University. You will need to provide original certificates to the University. If you only hold a ‘statement of provisional results’ and do not hold original certificates, please contact the relevant awarding body to obtain a ‘certified statement of results’ as soon as possible. Further information about obtaining a replacement exam certificate is available on the gov.uk website . Functional Skills, Key Skills, Adult Numeracy and Adult Literacy qualifications are not accepted by the University as GCSE equivalents. If you do not hold GCSE qualifications, please contact us to confirm that we are able to accept the qualification you hold. Inclusion Statement We are an inclusive training community that values every student teacher. We remove barriers to learning and participation, embrace diversity, and ensure all student teachers can thrive and succeed in their journey to becoming excellent teachers.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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