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Secondary Computer Science PGCE

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

On our Secondary Computer Science PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) you'll get hands-on experience teaching on placement and develop your knowledge of the secondary school curriculum on campus. Children are adept with technology. But youll help them understand the code, algorithms and operating systems behind the screen. Weve designed this course to help you understand how to support secondary aged children. Youll develop the skills you need to make sure young people enjoy learning. Throughout your training, youll get hands-on experience on placement. Youll also join study sessions to explore misconceptions in computer science, programming, lesson planning and more. And after you pass the course, youll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This means you can apply for teaching roles across the country.Our Secondary Computer Science PGCE lasts for one academic year, from September until the end of June. This school-led course includes an induction to prepare you for your placement and weekly face-to-face sessions at the University to develop your knowledge of the curriculum and subject-specific pedagogy. You will also undertake 20 Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) days focused on foundational areas of learning to further develop your practice in the classroom.CareersWith a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), youll be ready to teach computer science in schools across England.Most of our graduates secure their first teaching position while on the PGCE, with many of them securing roles within our partnership schools.After youve completed this course, you can join our Masters in Education. Your PGCE gives you Masters credits which means youll be fast tracked and can complete this course by the end of your second year of teaching.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 16,750per year

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    67th out of 117 7

    49th out of 91 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    129 57%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    88th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    21st

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    133 60%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    75th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    19th

    2

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