Our PGCE Social Science is aimed at trainees wishing to teach one or more of the social sciences (sociology, psychology, politics and law) in secondary schools and/or post-16 colleges. We also offer a PGCE Psychology. Trainees will be given the opportunity to study and teach areas of the Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Law, Health and Social Care, Citizenship and PSHE) at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Trainees may gain some experience of teaching the humanities (RE, Geography and History) subjects at Key Stage 3 and 4. Social Science subjects are exceptionally popular choices at GCSE, 'A' level, IB and BTEC levels. Placement options 24 weeks of the 36 week programme are spent in schools and placements are central to the course. They will be in at least two different schools or colleges and will range from inner city to rural settings, mixed and single gender schools, City Academies, Comprehensives and Selective Schools, 11-16, 11-18, sixth form and further education colleges. The Enrichment phase also offers placements in settings other than schools.

Graduates in the social sciences have highly developed relevant skills which are both flexible and broad. They are aware of the evolving nature of the societies we live in and are able to offer academic, practical and personal attributes which are particularly suited to teaching the secondary and college age range. Trainees receive sustained support in their attempts to secure employment and many of our graduates how hold positions of responsibility in our partnership schools. The Faculty of Education offers an extensive and flexible programme of continuing professional development opportunities to Masters level, including Educational Leadership and Management, Education and Inclusive Education and SEN. Our Education and Social Research Institute offers an MRes and Doctor of Education.