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PGCE Secondary Computing With Qualified Teacher Status

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year

Masters Degree Description

Become an inspirational and inclusive secondary teacher in Computing – developing your subject knowledge, creative skills and professional experience to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note, this course will close for international applicants on Friday 27th March 2026. This course will close for home applicants on Friday 17th July 2026.
Every young person deserves to be inspired by a passionate and knowledgeable computing teacher. This course offers the opportunity to do just that. You’ll develop the skills, confidence and subject expertise needed to teach computing in secondary schools. Through university-based sessions and extensive school experience, you’ll explore educational theory, refine your teaching practice and prepare for a successful career in the classroom.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of computer science or ICT study.

Normally GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics, or equivalent. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only, we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course prepares you for a career in:
secondary computing teaching (with QTS and PGCE)
wider educational work or research across the sector
academic careers as a researcher via Masters-level study or PhD
more general graduate careers

'Trainees and early career teachers from Sheffield Hallam University are valued highly by local employers. School leaders commend the considerable insight trainees bring that enriches the settings in which they teach’ (Ofsted, 2024).

Module Details

Compulsory modules

Exploring And Developing Pedagogical Practice In Secondary Education (30 Credits)
Professional Practice In Secondary Education (Qts) (- Credits)
Reflecting On Professional Practice And Development In Secondary Education (30 Credits)

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