- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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- Minimum 2:1 honours degree in history or a related subject.
- 104 UCAS points including a B in history or a related subject at A-level (or equivalent).
- Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.
- How to apply
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 4: Quality education
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCE | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
There is nothing to match the thrill of working with bright, passionate and committed teachers as they begin their careers and I am honoured to lead the PGCE History course here at the University of Manchester.
Over the past 4 years I've had the pleasure of working with an incredibly diverse range of providers, including some of the best History teachers in the North West, to create a vibrant and stimulating PGCE programme. We are proud of our outstanding outcomes for employment and are committed to providing schools with knowledgeable, critically reflective and well-trained History teachers. We look forward to working with you.
Tom Donnai / Subject Leader, PGCE Secondary History
- Become an outstanding secondary school History teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Enjoy extensive periods of classroom experience supported by outstanding tutors and mentors.
Open days
The University holds regular open days , where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses.
You will find out more about the School of Environment, Education and Development, our resources, and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PGCE (full-time)
UK students (per annum, subject to Parliamentary approval): £9,535
International, including EU, students (per annum): £23,500
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
For general fees information, please visit postgraduate fees
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
- tax-free bursary or scholarship;
- tuition fee loan and maintenance loan;
- extra financial support if you're a parent or have an adult dependant or a disability.
Depending on your circumstances you could receive all three. Learn more on the Department for Education website .
You can also find out about scholarships and bursaries on our funding page .
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
Goal 4: Quality education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- Recruitment and Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 306 0970
- pgce@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/secondary/
- School/Faculty
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See: The School .
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