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PGCE Secondary Computing and ICT with QTS

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching In Secondary Schools Computer Science Arts & Crafts Teaching / Training

Course Summary

Prepare for a rewarding career in the digital age with our PGCE Secondary Computing course. This programme, part of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE), equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and teach computing in secondary schools. You will learn how to teach key aspects of computing, including programming, algorithms, and digital literacy, ensuring students are prepared for a world driven by technology. The course combines university-based instruction with practical school placements, offering a balance of theory and hands-on experience. Placements in a variety of schools, including urban, rural, and Welsh-medium settings, will give you the opportunity to develop your teaching practice in diverse environments. These experiences will help you understand how to adapt your teaching methods to meet the needs of different students, ensuring that every student can engage with the subject. The course also focuses on developing essential teaching skills, such as classroom management, effective planning, and assessment strategies. You will receive mentor support throughout your placements to help you refine your teaching style and build confidence. By the end of the course, you will be ready to inspire students to engage with computing, equipping them with the digital skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

Modules

This module places the child/pupil at the centre of the programme. Understanding how a pupil learns, based on theories of learning, practice-related evidence and the place of health and wellbeing, is fundamental to effective teaching and learning. This module challenges assumptions and beliefs related to cultural diversity and the expectations of a normative model of child development.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,535

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,525

Entry requirements

Undergraduate DegreeApplicants are required to hold a good honours degree (2:2 minimum) in an area related to chosen secondary subject.GCSE qualificationsGrade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language or a standard equivalent.Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Numeracy or a standard equivalent.Student teachers studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (First Language).A-Levels/Level 3 Vocational QualificationsIf applicants do not hold an undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject, successful study at appropriate higher levels must be evidenced.