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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Citizenship with Social Science

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PGCE Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Citizenship with Social Science at Kingston University. Based in Kingston upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Kingston's Citizenship with Social Science PGCE is an exciting teacher training route for those who are passionate about developing actively engaged young citizens. You will be trained by leading practitioners in the area who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. The course is designed to model dynamic, flexible and responsive teaching which you can use in your own practice. International tuition fees are £19,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Citizenship Curriculum and Pedagogy
Democracy
Law and Justice
Human Rights and Diversity Studies
Teaching Social Science at Secondary Level
Research-Engaged Professional Practice in Education
School Experience and Mentored Practice
Educational Partnerships and Community Learning
Inclusive Citizenship Education and Assessment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Kingston University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£34,000£38,500
3 years£20,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£23,500£31,000£39,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Kingston University

Kingston University offers Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Citizenship with Social Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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