Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Computing) PGCE
King's College London
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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 ...Read more

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.

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  • PGCE courses at Kings are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and taught by a strong team of computing education tutors.
  • Work with tutors who are actively engaged in research and development in computing education. In the last research assessment exercise, the department was rated as the leading education institution for research in London (REF, 2021).
  • Kings is home to the interdisciplinary Computing Education Research Centre (CERC), connecting expertise in education, computing, robotics and digital humanities to inform the understanding of computing education across all age groups and sectors. Trainees benefit from collaboration with CERC staff.
  • A working partnership with a broad range of schools in London and beyond, providing unique opportunities to learn how to teach a diverse mix of students.
  • Across all PGCE subjects, 92% of our trainees who applied for teaching posts after graduation were employed as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) at schools in the UK and abroad (JISC Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
  • Two assessed pieces of coursework give you 60 Masters-level credits – a third of an MA – which puts you well on the way to a Masters degree in your chosen profession.

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).

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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.

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Kye Shean
22 Feb 23

Being a computer science student, we are provided labs in Bush House to use with a good quality of equipment. However, with kings’ campus being in the city, the university campus..Read more

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Emily
13 Feb 23

Interactive lecturers, safe + clean facilities, lots of societies. Needs better student support, pastoral..Read more

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Entry requirements

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

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£23,820 per year

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£23,820 per year

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Kye Shean
22 Feb 23
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Being a computer science student, we are provided labs in Bush House to use with a good quality of equipment. However, with kings’ campus being in the city, the university campus...
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Emily
13 Feb 23
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Interactive lecturers, safe + clean facilities, lots of societies. Needs better student support, pastoral...
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