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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Waterloo Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
37 weeks
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Waterloo Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
37 weeks
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Waterloo Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
10 Months
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The PGCE Computing at Kings equips computing professionals and graduates to become inspiring secondary school teachers. The course emphasises learning through critical reflection on theory, practice and discussion with colleagues. Kings has established strong links with excellent partner schools and can offer trainees a rich and diverse experience of curriculum planning and delivery. Trainees benefit from our central London location and participate in specifically organised trips, which have included visits to the Raspberry Pi Academy and the Science Museum.
The Computing PGCE is a full-time course that consists of four required modules and two blocks of teaching experience based in secondary schools within London and Greater London. You will complete the course within ten months, studying September to June. You must take modules totalling 120 credits to meet the requirements of the qualification. Youll engage in education, pedagogy and professional studies sessions and curriculum workshops. These will take place in both university and school settings and will develop your expertise in general educational and professional issues, as well as subject pedagogy. Youll gain the skills and understanding to take up positions in schools as a teacher of your subject with the potential to contribute fully to the life of the school. The course carries the Accreditation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The majority of trainees go into teaching or other areas of education many become heads of departments or members of senior management teams some take up careers in educational administration in the advisory or inspection services.
Standard requirements: A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Program-Specific Requirements. Our PGCE programmes all require a minimum of the following: Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2nd class honours or higher degree (e.g. master's) (or international equivalent) required in computer science, computing, information technology or information systems. Related degrees that include a high computer science component may also be considered. Knowledge and understanding of the subject you intend to teach. Applicants must have experience enabling them to teach computer science theory and praActice to GCSE level and information technology to A-level. Enhancement courses: If your degree is in information technology but your knowledge of computing is limited you may be asked to complete a one to six-month subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course. You have to secure a place on a PGCE course before you can start SKE, and SKE typically starts in May or July, so you are advised to apply early for the PGCE. For further guidance, see our detailed FAQs. GCSE grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification) in English language and mathematics. Applicants without these English or mathematics qualifications at the time they apply may be considered, but they must obtain them, or pass an equivalent test approved by King's, before the course starts.
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£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
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£23,820 per year
Students from EU
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£23,820 per year
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