Computer Science Secondary Education PGCE
University of Sunderland

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

Overview

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

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.

Career ready

This degree awards Qualified Teacher Status, which means that when you graduate you’ll be qualified to teach in any state-maintained secondary school in England and Wales. Most graduates from this course go on to become a primary school teacher.

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
Accommodation - (85 week)
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Sir Tom Cowie Campus

St Peters Way,

Sunderland,

Tyne and Wear,

SR6 0DD, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (17,43,299) per year
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Sir Tom Cowie Campus

St Peter's,

Sunderland,

SR6 0DD, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

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Entry requirements

For international students

You'll usually need a 2:2 (or above) honours degree from a UK Higher Education institution or an equivalent qualification and be deemed suitable to train to teach by the School of Education at the University. Our typical offer is 57% - 60% from a recognised university, a 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University. If English isn't your first language, you'll also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in writing, and no section below 6.0.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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