Study Secondary Social Science with QTS PGCE at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK, School of Teacher Education and Professional Development

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school social science curriculum for the 14-19 age range.You’ll explore ways to teach areas of the social sciences and develop your subject knowledge. You will also consider how social sciences link with related subject areas.During the year, you’ll attend a series of lectures, with topics such as assessing exam papers and what school and college leaders look for in an ideal candidate.When you’re at Manchester Met, you’ll spend time developing an inclusive social science curriculum incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion in the social science classroom. You and your peers will discuss and reflect upon the most effective social science teaching strategies to use for the best impact on learning.You’ll also benefits from guest speakers, who in previous years have included exam board advisors and social science teachers from local schools and colleges.

Which department am I in?

School of Teacher Education and Professional Development

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year

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This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally have a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Your degree needs to support the subject knowledge requirements of the national curriculum for history. For exceptional candidates, particularly those with substantial relevant work experience in schools or relevant occupations, we will consider applications from those who hold a 3rd class degree.

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