History PGCE
London, Bloomsbury
Ages 11 - 16 Secondary
Our History PGCE is highly practical and deeply theoretical, engaging with a wide range of inspirational thinking and outstanding practice in history education. Student teachers learn to help young people to think historically when understanding the world, themselves, and others. Students develop knowledge and understanding of teaching History at A-Level and learn to plan, teach and assess learners aged 11-16.
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2024/25)
Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
Duration
Programme starts
Applications accepted
Applications closed
Early application is advised as programmes may close as soon as places are filled. Applicants should check the government website for the latest vacancy information.
Skills
This course will give you everything you need to face the classroom, both the pedagogical theory and the practical skills to be an inspiring teacher.
Support
Our gradual immersion approach will introduce you to the classroom progressively, from one pupil to the whole class.
Experience
Placement in very diverse, carefully chosen schools will allow you to learn from different contexts and be prepared to teach in any school.
Start teaching
With a PGCE you can start teaching as soon as you complete the course and are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.
IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, has been ranked 1st for Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the past decade (2014–2023).
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