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Secondary Computer Science PGCE

University of Sussex
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10 monthsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE Secondary Computer Science PGCE at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time and part-time structure. 1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Good for the Quality of Education and Training in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) Outstanding for Leadership and Management in the Secondary Age-Phase (Ofsted 2023) This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent. We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Computer Science Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
Secondary Computing: Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Assessment and Progress Monitoring in Computing
Inclusive Practices and Differentiation in STEM
Classroom Management and Professional Practice
Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Learning
Research Methods in Education
School Experience and Mentor-Led Teaching Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£18,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Sussex

University of Sussex offers Secondary Computer Science PGCE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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