During the course, you will learn how to encourage young people’s understanding of History through your subject specialism.
The course is intended to produce Secondary History teachers who are reflective practitioners and who will be:
enthusiastic and confident in the classroom
pedagogically skillful and adaptable
specialists in the teaching of history
aware of how young people learn the history
able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum
competent in a number of areas that cross Secondary school curriculum boundaries and see History in the wider context, contributing to pupils' personal, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development
able to work as part of a team.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.