Study PGCE Secondary (History) at Lincoln Bishop University in the UK, School of Teacher Development
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PGCE Secondary (History)

UK

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What will I learn?

Our Secondary PGCE programme is designed to prepare you to teach your specialist subject to students aged 11-16 or 14-19. The course is structured to provide a blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring you develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful teaching career. Led by experienced senior lecturers (who are qualified teachers with extensive teaching experience) and supported by a network of schools and colleges, our programme aims to help you meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Embark on a transformative teaching journey with our PGCE in Secondary History! Unleash your passion for the past as you delve into historical scholarship, expert-led sessions, and immersive classroom experiences. Craft lessons that bring history to life, fostering critical thinking and igniting curiosity in your students. Our programme aims to cultivate a profound understanding of disciplinary knowledge, providing hands-on practice to bring academic history to life in a classroom setting. Picture yourself facilitating historical discussions on the causes of the First World War, illuminating historical narratives on the execution of King Charles I, and leading pupils to analyse historical evidence of the Peterloo Massacre. With our PGCE, you're not just learning to teach history you're becoming a catalyst for future leaders, shaping minds one lesson at a time. Seize this chance to inspire, challenge, and make a lasting impact on the historians of tomorrow.

Which department am I in?

School of Teacher Development

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,100.00 (US$ 22,083) per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Lincoln Bishop University

Longdales Road,

Lincoln,

Lincolnshire,

LN1 3DY, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally need:GCSEs at grade 4 (previously C) or above (or equivalent) in English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics. A relevant honours degree at a 2:2 classification or above. (Where the degree result is to be awarded in the year of application, we will require a predicted degree classification as part of an academic reference provided on the application). Experience in a relevant setting is useful as it will help you to make sure that you are aware of the role of a teacher in the twenty-first century. We encourage you to gain some experience in schools as this is a good starting point for you to gain an interview for the Secondary PGCE.Declaration of Health. DBS (formerly the CRB) Enhanced Disclosure. Modules in or closely related to the subject being applied for will typically need to form at least 50% of the degree content.

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

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