PGCE Secondary Education in Social Sciences with Qualified Teacher Status: Fees & Entry Requirements at Sheffield Hallam University, UK

PGCE Secondary Education in Social Sciences with Qualified Teacher Status

UK

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What will I learn?

Become an inspirational and inclusive secondary teacher in Social Sciences – developing your subject knowledge, creative skills and professional experience to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Critically reflect on subject-specific teaching and learning Explore inclusive approaches to designing social sciences lessons that promote pupil thinking Recognise how disciplinary knowledge supports positive outcomes in social sciences classrooms Become part of a vibrant and supportive subject-specialist community Train in contrasting placements with guidance from expert mentors and tutors Every young person deserves to be inspired by a passionate and knowledgeable teacher. This course gives you the opportunity to do just that. At Sheffield Hallam, you’ll explore inclusive and engaging approaches to teaching social sciences, supported by university experts and experienced school mentors. You’ll develop subject-specific pedagogy and apply your learning in the classroom, becoming a reflective, confident teacher ready to make a lasting impact.

Which department am I in?

Sheffield Hallam University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (20,26,585) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (20,26,585) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

An honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of social sciences study. Normally GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics, or equivalent. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only, we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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