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PGCE Secondary Computing

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools Computer Hardware

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Train to be a teacher through our Ofsted Outstanding-rated Secondary PGCE Computing.

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of Computing in Secondary schools.

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of teaching through an integrated programme that encompasses both university and school-based training.

You’ll develop your understanding and practice through these core components:

  • Subject and curriculum knowledge
  • Behaviour management
  • Assessment of pupils
  • Planning for learning
  • Adaptive teaching and inclusion
  • Professional behaviours and responsibilities
  • How pupils learn
  • Pupil health and wellbeing

We’ll revisit these components to enable you to gain, apply and refine your knowledge and skills throughout the year.

Careers

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.

During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

Modules

QTS - Secondary - Core
The curriculum in Computing. My emerging identity as a subject specialist teacher of Computing. (30 Credits) - Core
Adaptive Teaching (Inclusion in your secondary subject) (30 Credits) - Core
Subject Knowledge: Computing

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,750

Entry requirements

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). You’re required to have a good honours in a Computer Science related degree or an unrelated Honours degree with 5+ years' relevant computing experience in industry. You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English and Mathematics. In addition, for some Secondary programmes you are also required to have an A-level in the subject.