Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Citizenship with Social Science

Prepare for a career enabling 11–16 year-olds to explore key citizenship and social science concepts Are you a Social Science and Humanities graduate, passionate about inspiring young people to become active, engaged citizens? Kingston University's Citizenship with Social Sciences PGCE is the perfect platform for you to kickstart your teaching career. Our aim is to develop confident, values-driven teachers ready to make a positive impact on young people's lives. This innovative, future-facing teacher education program will give you the skills you need to build students' critical understanding of key citizenship and social science concepts. For example, citizenship topics include identity, rights, democracy, and justice. Meanwhile, the Social Science component of this course will equip you to teach Sociology, Politics, and Psychology to 14-19-year-olds. Developing such a wide range of skills will ensure you can meet curriculum requirements for teaching 11-16-year-olds, including GCSEs, and enhance your employability. Our PGCE blends academic learning with practical classroom experience. You will gain essential skills like empathy, creativity, and digital competency. In addition, you will collaborate with institutions like the Houses of Parliament and the Association for Citizenship Teaching. You will have the chance to put your learning into practice at Kingston's partnership schools. These schools, alongside the University, will provide the personalised support you need to achieve your best and go on to a successful and fulfilling career in secondary education. The rest of the time will be spent being taught by highly experienced professionals. The Department of Education provides the latest in classroom technology to ensure you embark on your work experience with the utmost confidence. As a result, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a research-engaged Citizenship and/or Social Sciences teacher. You’ll learn how to use evidence to drive improvem

English language requirements for Citizenship with Social Science PGCE Open English language requirement Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in English. The minimum requirement for this PGCE course is: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0, or an approved equivalent - view accepted equivalents. Pre-Sessional English Programme: If you do not meet the English language requirement, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English course to improve your English before starting your PGCE.

International students: £19,200 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,200 per year

September 2026

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