Course summary

Train to become a qualified History teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils while teaching the subject you love. Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational History teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support. At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors. When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject that's important to you – from teenage mental health to climate change. Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your subject knowledge for the history curriculum. Recent students have re-enacted historical events to bring them to life for pupils, received a one-day course with the Centre for Holocaust Education and training from the National Archives about our nation's diverse history. When you successfully complete the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this means you will be recognised by the Teaching Regulation Agency as a fully qualified teacher. Placements You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching history in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school. We have a strong relationship with over 100 partnership schools, where you will be supported by subject specialist mentors. School mentors are experienced teachers who we work with to make sure you get the highest quality, placement experience.