Overview
Through the History Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) programme at Liverpool John Moores University you will have opportunities to learn from current practitioners and external speakers who are at the forefront of History education.
Working with experienced professionals you will explore how teaching and learning enables pupils to apply and understand the knowledge, skills and processes of History both inside and outside the classroom.
During your training you will focus on the various approaches and pedagogies for History, emphasising the practical application of theory.
Career
Teacher Training employment prospects at LJMU are extremely good, with most subjects exceeding the national averages.
The PGDE course is intended for those preparing to enter the teaching profession and most of our students go on to achieve their career goal, working in state or independent schools and colleges. Teaching provides a variety of pathways leading to specialist roles ranging from pastoral to subject leadership and on into school leadership positions.
Programme Structure
University-based study includes:
- a full-time block of three weeks at the start of the course in September
- one day per week until January
- six one-week study blocks at university between October and June
- a number of conference days throughout the year
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education History View 794 other Masters in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- an honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C/4 or equivalent. (Level 2 numeracy and literacy are not acceptable)
- to demonstrate an interest in teaching within the curriculum area. You could show this in a number of ways – time spent in schools, knowledge of the chosen curriculum area, relevant practical experience
Tuition Fee
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International
16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Bursaries of up to £30,000 are often available for those training to teach: biology, chemistry, computing, design and technology, English, geography, history, mathematics, modern languages, physics and religious education.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.