PGDE Secondary Education: Computing Science

Computing is one of the fastest-developing subject areas in secondary education. Computing skills quickly become integral to success in the modern world, where technology is developing rapidly. The course offers a wide spread of university and school-based learning experiences to ensure students are well-equipped to enter the teaching profession.

Teaching computing is becoming as important as English and Mathematics as it's fundamental to modern life. There's great satisfaction in empowering the next generation to cope in a digital environment.

Degree requirements

An ordinary degree or international equivalent.

Degree must include:

• At least 80 SCQF credits in computing. 40 of these SCQF credits should come from at least two of the following subjects:

  • computer systems

  • software development

  • databases

  • web design

  • The other 40 SCQF credits are required in any computing area relevant to the computing curriculum in Scotland.

Maths & English

• Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.

• National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.