Secondary Computer Science PGCE with QTS

Course Overview

Computers are a part of our everyday devices; from mobile phones, the gaming industry, to the huge possibilities the internet has created, the digital environment is constantly expanding. With developments in technology changing so rapidly, the above areas are experiencing a sharp increase in the demand for skilled staff to keep ahead of developments, and to pave the way for the future. The Government, early in 2012, recognized this fact and dramatically changed the school curriculum so that ICT was replaced by a Computer Science curriculum. This shift presents a challenge to schools and their staff which this course seeks to address. Based upon the curriculum developed in 2012 by Microsoft, Google, and The British Computer Society, trainees on the course will engage with the current suggested curriculum, and investigate how to develop lesson content that inspires and identifies the possibilities within Computer Science.

General Eligibility

hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:2 honors degree (2:1 preferred) have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)