University of Sunderland

PGCE Secondary Education in Computer Science with QTS

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PGCE Secondary Education in Computer Science qualifies you to teach computer science at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England. This one-year course combines theoretical learning with supervised teaching experience, including placements in diverse educational settings. With computer science teachers in high demand, a £29,000 tax-free bursary is also available for this degree.

Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you’ll already have valuable first-hand teaching experience, as well as a wide network of professional contacts who can help you find the right career opportunities.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching in England
  • Qualifies you to teach in any state-maintained secondary school
  • Supervised teaching placements in diverse educational settings
  • Combines theoretical learning with practical classroom experience
  • Builds a wide network of professional contacts in education

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

Scholarships

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school computer science teacher
  • Secondary school ICT teacher
  • Head of computing department
  • Computing curriculum lead
  • Further education computing lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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