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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE - Secondary - Computer Science

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£18,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PGCE PGCE - Secondary - Computer Science at University of Worcester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Train to become a qualified computing teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils while teaching the subject you love. Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational computing teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support. At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a specialist subject mentor and University tutors. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Curriculum Design and Pedagogy in Computing
Classroom Management and Inclusive Teaching Practices
Subject Knowledge Enhancement in Computer Science
Educational Psychology and Student Motivation
Assessment and Examination in Secondary Computing
Technology Enhanced Learning in Education
School-Based Teaching Practice and Mentoring
Research Methods in Education and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,790

Home Student Fee

£18,400

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) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,500£21,500£25,500
5 years£19,500£27,000£30,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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.

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About University of Worcester

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

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