The PGCE Secondary Education in Computer Science degree will qualify you to teach computer science at secondary level in any state-maintained school in England.

 

This one year PGCE Computer Science course blends theoretical knowledge with carefully supervised teaching experience. You will attend placements in a variety of educational settings, to gain a broad understanding of the realities of secondary level teaching. 

 

Through the teachers' student loan reimbursement scheme, all eligible teachers will be able to apply for a reimbursement on their student loan payments. Read more about the eligibility criteria.

 

Placements are an important part of this PGCE Computer Science course. During that time, you will benefit from practical learning and be supported by school-based trainers and University-based tutors.

 

Your progress will be assessed with written assignments, case studies and assessments of your teaching practice.

 

This course is a mixture of University-based learning and in-school training. The course is designed to enable you to spend 120 days in a school or other educational institution.