Computer Science: Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGDE
Entry requirements
Months of entry
September
Course content
Train to become an outstanding teacher of Secondary Computer Science with Liverpool John Moores University. Graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher of Computer Science at Secondary level on a course delivered in partnership with schools who are committed to ensuring your success
- Study over 10 months full time, with 120 days spent on school placement, predominantly within a “Home School”
- Qualify with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education featuring 120 Masters-level credits (ours is one of the few ITT courses to offer this) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the same cost and length of study as a PGCE
- Discover why our courses have high completion and employment rates
- Go on to complete your MA in your first year of employment and look forward to excellent career development opportunities
- Benefit from a generous subject specific Bursary, depending on your degree classification
- Enjoy great employment prospects, with high demand for teachers in this subject area
- Gain experience of teaching in the 11-16 age range with enhancement opportunities Post 16
Play a vital role by passing on your knowledge and inspiring generations to come. Develop the skills and knowledge to qualify as a computer science teacher.
University-based study includes: a full time block of three weeks at the start of the course in September; one day per week until January; week-long, full time study blocks between January and June and a number of conference days.
Placements are organised in our Partnership schools in the Greater Merseyside area. For the majority of the training you will gain your teaching experience in a “Home School” with a six week placement in an “alternative” school after Christmas. This innovative model ensures that you genuinely feel part of the staff whilst on school placement and can monitor and gain satisfaction from your impact on your pupils’ progress over time.
You will also be allocated a Teacher Mentor who will organise and supervise your school-based training. Your Mentor will be supported by your LJMU Tutor who will visit your school several times to monitor your progress. Additional professional development sessions are organised in school during placements.
Tutorial support is an important part of the LJMU learning process and you will receive a personalised service that will enable you to set targets and achieve your potential. Your Personal Tutor will support your academic and professional development and will meet with you formally during the year.
You will undertake a significant amount of independent study and preparation to support your course assignments and school-based work and should be prepared to work some evenings and weekends.
Information for international students
International applicants are required to demonstrate equivalent qualifications to the standard requirements for entry when applying for courses at LJMU.
Students must also demonstrate a proficiency in communicating through English, for example via an IELTS tests or equivalent.
Please note: UK visa restrictions mean that international students are only permitted to study on a full-time basis.
Please contact LJMU’s International Team for more information and advice.
Fees and funding
Please see the course page for more information.
Qualification and course duration
PGDE
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090