The Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary - History at the University of Worcester is designed for aspiring educators passionate about igniting a lifelong love of history in young minds. You will develop a deep understanding of how to effectively teach the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level, exploring innovative pedagogical approaches and subject-specific methodologies. This course equips you with the research-informed guidance and practical skills necessary to make history engaging and memorable, preparing you to foster critical thinking and a sophisticated understanding of the past in secondary school students.
This full-time, on-campus programme, studied over one year, balances university-based subject teaching sessions with invaluable in-school experience. You will learn to apply theories of child development and subject-specific pedagogy, observe experienced teachers, and practice your own teaching skills in supportive environments. Through opportunities to work with local heritage organisations and a dedicated course on teaching the Holocaust, you will enhance your subject knowledge and professional practice. You will graduate as a reflective practitioner, well-prepared for your Early Career Teacher (ECT) phase and equipped with 60 credits towards a Masters.