Secondary Computing and Business Education PGCE

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

Careers

On graduation, you’ll have the skills and expertise to successfully start as a new teacher. We offer a support package to newly qualified teachers during their first year of teaching.

In addition, successful candidates can transfer up to 90 Masters-level credits on to the MA in Education.

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements - You will need: a strong knowledge and understanding of both Computing and Business, and a sound awareness of how these subjects are currently taught within Secondary state schools; an undergraduate degree in Business, or a related subject, and significant business industry experience. You will also need interest, experience and skills in Computing and may also hold a qualification in this subject which could be developed further on our Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.