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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE Secondary Computer Science (3D83)

University of Chester
Chester, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE Secondary Computer Science (3D83) at University of Chester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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. * Course overview* 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Secondary Computer Science Pedagogy
Programming and Computational Thinking
Designing Effective Computer Science Lessons
Digital Citizenship and Online Safety
Curriculum Development and Assessment
Teaching Practice and Professional Development
Research Methods in Science Education
Computer Networks and Systems Architecture
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,950

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£26,000£31,000
3 years£17,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£25,000£31,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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