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Education (Social Science) PGCE drafted draft

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast , United Kingdom
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English
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2023-09-18-
2024-09-16-
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Program Overview

The PGCE in Social Science is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates ‘Eligibility to Teach’ (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching Social Science across the 11-18+ year age range. We offer three routes within this pathway: Politics, Sociology and Health and Social Care (with students supported in teaching other Social Science related subjects in the curriculum, such as Learning for Life and Work and qualifications cognate to their subject specialism). The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Social Science and in the general professional role of the teacher.

Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching, if you are a graduate in Social Science or about to graduate in Social Science.

Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 November 2022. Late applications may be accepted (refer to the Entry Requirements tab for more information).

Further information including an Applicant Guide can be found on the School website at go.qub.ac.uk/pgce23

Education (Social Science) highlights

Over 83% of research submitted by colleagues based in the Education Unit of Assessment was judged to be ‘World Leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent' by a peer review panel (REF2021).

Professional Accreditations

  • We are a General Teaching Council (GTCNI) accredited provider of Initial Teacher Education programmes. on completion of the programme you will achieve Eligibility to Teach / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

    • Student Experience

  • The Education and Training Inspectorate has assessed the ‘Outcomes for learners’ on the course to be ‘Outstanding’. Students are involved in active, enquiry-based and research-informed learning throughout the course.
  • Watch a recording of the PGCE Information Session for 2023/24 entry at this link:

    • "The PGCE in Social Sciences at Queen's is a highly sought after course which prepares students to deliver the Northern Ireland Curriculum up to and including A-level. The course attracts graduates from universities across the island of Ireland, UK and beyond. The course not only prepares students to teach Politics or Sociology or Health and Social Care, but also supports their development in teaching Citizenship Education (as part of the Learning for Life and Work learning area) at Key Stages 3 and 4, and other cognate areas/qualifications. Graduates are thus prepared to offer a diverse range of related subject areas to prospective employers.”

    Lesley Emerson, Pathway Convenor (PGCE Social Science)

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