Sheffield Hallam University
Secondary History with Qualified Teacher Status
Overview
Secondary History with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at Sheffield Hallam University is a PGCE route into teaching that prepares you to become a qualified history teacher for secondary schools and post-16 settings. You combine university-led learning with school-based training to develop subject knowledge, teaching practice, and the professional skills needed to achieve QTS.
About this programme
Overview
The Secondary History with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) course at Sheffield Hallam University is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career as a qualified history teacher in secondary schools and post-16 educational settings. This PGCE programme uniquely integrates university-led instruction with practical school-based training, equipping you with essential subject knowledge, teaching skills, and professional competencies needed to achieve QTS.
What you'll study
The programme features a balanced approach to learning, combining academic study with hands-on training in schools. You will engage in a continuous cycle of learning that involves planning, teaching, reflection, and assessment.
Core learning areas
- Developing and Reflecting on Professional Practice
- Developing and Reflecting on Subject Knowledge
- Pedagogy in Secondary History
- School-Based Training
Assessment and progression
Assessment methods typically include demonstrations of teaching practice, reflective assignments, and evaluations based on subject-specific learning. For the latest curriculum details, please refer to the official programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Honours degree (usually a minimum of 2.2 or above) or equivalent, with significant components in history.
English requirements
- IELTS: 7.0 overall (or equivalent).
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall (or equivalent).
Other requirements
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics: typically at least grade C / Grade 4 or equivalent.
- If you have achieved Grade 4+ in English literature only, the university may consider additional evidence demonstrating your overall achievement in English.
- Applicants currently working towards the relevant GCSEs may also be taken into consideration.
Documents to prepare: You will need to prepare your degree transcripts, evidence of history studies, English test results (if applicable), and any additional supporting documents requested by the university.
Career prospects
Upon completing the course, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue teaching roles in secondary schools and further education institutions. Additionally, you may have opportunities to engage in further studies or specialisation within the education sector. The skills and knowledge acquired during the programme will serve as a strong foundation for a successful teaching career.
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