PGCE History (11-18)

Entry requirements

• A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in History, or a combined degree with at least 50% History. Other related degree subjects such as Government and Politics may be considered in some circumstances, English and Maths at GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent for Secondary (11-18), and to have passed the government\'s skills tests in literacy and numeracy.
• A commitment to becoming the best teacher you can be, with a minimum of 10 days recent experience in a UK secondary school. If you cannot spend the full 10 days in a secondary school prior to application we can still consider your application as long as you have spent 5 days in a secondary classroom. If you are successful in being offered a place on the course the additional 5 days would be a condition of your offer and would need to be undertaken prior to starting on the course.
• Requirements for History are a minimum of a 2:1 (Hons) degree. In most cases at least 50% of the degree subject should be relevant to the PGCE subject.
• Offers of a place on the programme are conditional, subject to successful completion of the Occupational Health clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and completion of the Government Professional Skills Tests in Numeracy and Literacy.