Secondary Initial Teacher Education Computer Science

Entry requirements

Please see our website for more information.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The UWE PGCE Computer Science course combines teaching practice in a range of secondary school settings with an in-depth and engaging academic programme of study. Working with colleagues from School Direct Computer Science programmes, you will experience a range of subject knowledge development activities and participate in active learning activities, working collaboratively to develop a deep understanding of the Computing curriculum for Key Stages 3-5. The course is delivered in collaboration with colleagues from UWE's Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies.

This course will attract bursaries from the Department for Education.

The PGCE programme has been designed to train teachers to practice as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). Trainees are assessed against the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across the age range. Trainees will also often gain experience of the 16-18 age range, although they will not be formally assessed in this phase.

The course is active and practical allowing trainees to develop professional competence through work undertaken in schools and in the University. Trainees work with young people, develop their expertise in their specialist subject area, share and discuss educational issues and study relevant educational research. The course is just the beginning of what we hope will be a process of continual professional development throughout a challenging and rewarding career.

For up to date list of modules and course delivery please visit our website.

We hold a number of University-wide open evenings as well as a number of subject specific events throughout the year for anyone considering postgraduate and professional study. Visit http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/whatson/opendays/postgraduateopendays.aspx

Fees and funding

Please see our PGCE funding pages for more information.

Qualification and course duration

PGCE

Further details of qualification

This course is regulated by The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and The National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL)