Secondary Computing and Business Education PGCE

at University of Sussex

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.

All year

• Business Studies - Applying Professional Knowledge
• Autumn and spring teaching
• Professional Practice 1
• Reflecting on Professional Knowledge

Spring teaching

• Professional Practice 2

This course is currently subject to validation, in line with our procedures for assuring the quality of our degrees. This means that some course detail may change. The validation process will be concluded before the course starts.

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 both Computing and Business, and a sound awareness of how these subjects are currently taught within Secondary state schools;
• an undergraduate degree in Business, or a related subject, and significant business industry experience. You will also need interest, experience and skills in Computing and may also hold a qualification in this subject which could be developed further on our Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. 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).

• 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. 

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.