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UndergraduateProfessional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland)UCAS: X3CO

PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Computing Science

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Lerwick, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Scotland) PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Computing Science at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Lerwick, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The course is offered in partnership with Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Perth and Kinross, and Shetland Islands Councils, each working with the university through their local campus. The course is also offered in partnership with Aberdeen City and Scottish Borders councils, with applicants based in the Borders registered through UHI Inverness. The PGDE (Secondary) consists of 17 weeks study at the university plus 19 weeks in professional practice in schools. International tuition fees are £15,870 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Educational Psychology and Learning Theory
Computing Science Curriculum and Pedagogy
Professional Practice in Secondary Schools
Digital Technologies and Programming Instruction
Assessment and Differentiation in Computing
School Experience and Reflective Practice
Research Methods in Education
Inclusive Education and Learner Support
UCAS Code:X3CO
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

English

UCAS Points21

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,870

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,870

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£18,500£22,500
5 years£18,000£23,500£29,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 42% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers PGDE Secondary Teaching (English Medium) Computing Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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