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Secondary Social Science with QTS PGCE

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Manchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

OVERVIEW

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school social science curriculum for the 14-19 age range.?

You’ll explore ways to teach areas of the social sciences and develop your subject knowledge. You will also consider how social sciences link with related subject areas.

During the year, you’ll attend a series of lectures, with topics such as assessing exam papers and what school and college leaders look for in an ideal candidate.

When you’re at Manchester Met, you’ll spend time developing an inclusive social science curriculum incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion in the social science classroom. You and your peers will discuss and reflect upon the most effective social science teaching strategies to use for the best impact on learning.

You’ll also benefits from guest speakers including exam board advisors and social science teachers from local schools and colleges.

This course is available via University-led and School Direct routes.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6BH, England

The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 2,700 international students from over 100 countries.
Each year a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the heart of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students' Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 89 6

    43rd out of 101 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    144 64%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    68th

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.89 78%

    55th

    22
  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    124 60%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    23rd

    36
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    31st

    54

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