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PGCE M (Secondary 11 - 16) Computing with QTS

University of Bolton
Bolton , United Kingdom
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Tuition Fee
USD 16,260
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On campus
Duration
12 months
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Diploma
Major
Secondary Education | Subject Specialization | Teacher Training
Area of study
Education
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
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USD 16,260
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-25-
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This master's level Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme offers you a range of experience in secondary schools. You will gain knowledge of diverse socio-economic settings and students with different needs and abilities. Your subject-specialist mentor will support you throughout your training, and university tutors will help you develop research-informed approaches to teaching in secondary schools. Our bespoke Subject Specialist Studies (SSS) programme will focus on building your knowledge of the Computing national curriculum and support your teaching during your placements.

There is a national shortage of computing teachers (1). Aligned with the Department for Education Teachers' Standards and Core Content Framework, our PGCE (Secondary 11 - 16) Computing with QTS offers you the opportunity to step into a rewarding career as a secondary school teacher. This PGCE ensures you will have access to a minimum of 120 days of school-based experience that will build your practical expertise. When you successfully complete your PGCE and school-based training, you can be recommended for the award of QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

(1) https://techmonitor.ai/policy/education-and-employment/england-misses-target-for-recruiting-computing-teachers-for-fifth-year-running accessed on 1 March 2023

Highlights

  • This programme offers you the opportunity to gain a PGCE (Secondary 11 - 16) Computing and Qualified Teacher Status.
  • School-based experience is a core component of this course, and you will undertake at least two teaching placements, totalling a minimum of 120 days' experience in local secondary schools.
  • Our highly qualified and dedicated Education team offers a wealth of teaching experience in the secondary sector.
  • Our Subject Specialist Studies (SSS) enhanced learning programme supports you in exploring and developing your skills in teaching computing and is aligned with the national curriculum.

    • Key Features

  • This is a pre-service Initial Teacher Training course – you do not need prior experience of teaching or current employment in education.
  • The University of Bolton is one of the largest providers of teacher training for further and higher education in the UK, sitting at the heart of an extensive network of educational partners.
  • During the course, you will have the opportunity to gain diverse placement experiences in other institutions to enhance your professional development.
  • By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.

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