PGCE Secondary Education in History with QTS
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- History
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The PGCE Secondary Education in History qualifies you to teach history at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. On graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C or above · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language |
| Other conditions | interview · All successful applicants will be invited to an interview. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £19,000 per year
UK students: £9,250 per year
UK/Home: £9,250 per year
International: £19,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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