Computer Science PGCE with QTS
University of Chester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Chester - Exton Park

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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University of Chester - Exton Park

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In an environment where almost every sphere of business, leisure and day-to-day activity relies on the use of computers, it is an exciting time to get involved in teaching the next generation of computer scientists. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils ...Read more

In an environment where almost every sphere of business, leisure and day-to-day activity relies on the use of computers, it is an exciting time to get involved in teaching the next generation of computer scientists. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. Computers are a part of our everyday devices from mobile phones, the gaming industry, to the huge possibilities the internet has created, the digital environment is constantly expanding. With developments in technology changing so rapidly, the above areas are experiencing a sharp increase in the demand for skilled staff to keep ahead of developments, and to pave the way for the future. The Government, early in 2012, recognised this fact and dramatically changed the school curriculum so that ICT was replaced by a Computer Science curriculum. This shift presents a challenge to schools and their staff which this course seeks to address. Based upon the curriculum developed in 2012 by Microsoft, Google and The British Computer Society, trainees on the course will engage with the current suggested curriculum, and investigate how to develop lesson content that inspires and identifies the possibilities within Computer Science.

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3/91
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74th
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Chukwuagozie
21 Feb 26

One of the best parts of my university experience has been the sense of community. Because the classes are not overcrowded, it is easier to actually speak to lecturers, ask..Read more

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Paul
18 Feb 26

Staff are helpful and really help push..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics.

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£9,790 per year

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£14,950 per year

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£14,950 per year

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Chukwuagozie
21 Feb 26
Cybersecurity (Conversion), MSc
One of the best parts of my university experience has been the sense of community. Because the classes are not overcrowded, it is easier to actually speak to lecturers, ask...
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Paul
18 Feb 26
Data Science (Conversion) MSc
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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