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Secondary Computing, PGCE, Bath Spa University

the United Kingdom

Bath Spa University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
PGCEFull-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 13700 per year

About Secondary Computing, PGCE - at Bath Spa University

Outstanding teachers make a difference to the lives and futures of the people they teach. Embedded within our partnership with schools, this Ofsted Outstanding-rated pgce teaching course supports you to become an innovative and inspiring Secondary Computing teacher.

Our full-time computing teacher qualification spans from the beginning of September to the beginning of July. You'll gain experience in a wide variety of schools including primary and special schools. The programme is structured to ensure that you acquire expertise in core teaching skills and attributes, but also contains enough flexibility to allow you to individualise your training during professional development weeks.

You'll graduate with a PGCE with QTS and 60 Master's Level Credits - these can contribute to a full Master's qualification to further develop your professional and academic expertise.

Entry requirements

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). You're required to have a good honours in a Computer Science related degree or an unrelated Honours degree with 5+ years' relevant computing experience in industry.

You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English and Mathematics. In addition, for some Secondary programmes you are also required to have an A-level in the subject.

All applicants are subject to a number of checks designed to maintain the integrity of the teaching profession. You'll be required to attend an interview, complete Professional Skills Tests and undergo DBS checks. You may also need to enrol on a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course.

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