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Universities United Kingdom University of Sussex Courses Secondary Computer Science PGCE

Secondary Computer Science PGCE
at University of Sussex

Brighton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,475
Country Rank-
Duration10 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.
We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide the course as set out here, akin to the commitment seen in a Master's in Computer Science UK program. For the school-experience component of the PGCE, we’ll aim to find you a placement within 50 miles of the University or your home. If we can’t secure enough placements, we may have to withdraw an offer of a place on the course.

Course Content
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn and spring teaching
- Applying Professional Knowledge - Cosmo
- Professional Practice 1
- Reflecting on Professional Knowledge
Spring teaching
- Professional Practice 2
Entry Requirement
Degree requirements
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements

You will need:
- a strong knowledge and understanding of a range of programs for programming, coding and games creation, and a sound awareness of how Computer Science is currently taught within Secondary state schools;
- an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. For computing-related degrees, candidates need to demonstrate that they have excellent subject knowledge to degree standard. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course; please see further details below. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body;
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.
IELTS (Academic)
Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
Fees & Scholarships
- Home students: £9,250 per year for full-time students
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year for full-time students
- International students: £15,475 per year for full-time students
Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Career Prospect
On graduation, you’ll have the skills and expertise to successfully start as a new teacher. We offer a support package to newly qualified teachers during their first year of teaching.

In addition, successful candidates can transfer up to 90 Masters-level credits on to the MA in Education.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sussex

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Secondary Computer Science PGCE at University of Sussex