PGCE Secondary Social Science with QTS* PGCE

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school social science curriculum for the 14-19 age range. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>You’ll also benefit from guest speakers, who in previous years have included exam board advisors and social science teachers from local schools and colleges.  <br/><br/>FEATURES AND BENEFITS<br/>• Employability - You will have the knowledge, skills and experience to teach social science at secondary school and post-16. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teaching experience - You will spend at least the minimum Department for Education (DfE) required time (approximately 120 days) on placement, gaining experience in mainstream secondary schools.  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Postgraduate credits - When you graduate, you’ll achieve 60 masters level credits (this is one-third of a masters degree). You can put these towards a masters degree to help you develop your new career. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Partnerships - We have partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and educational organisations, meaning we are able to provide students with a range of school experiences. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Research-led teaching – Many of our staff are active researchers in education and their research influences our programmes.  The School of Education at Manchester Met ranks in the UK’s top 10 research power in education (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and the Institute of Children’s Futures launched in November 2024 which brings together academics, policy makers and practitioners to improve the lives of young people.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Student support - You’ll receive guidance throughout your journey, including academic support from subject tutors and professional mentoring while on placements, helping you develop the skills and knowledge to meet Teachers’ Standards. <br/><br/>