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Information Technology and Computing PGCE drafted draft

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast , United Kingdom
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Diploma
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Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
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On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-18-
2024-09-16-
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Program Overview

The PGCE in Information Technology and Computing is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates ‘Eligibility to Teach’ (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching Information Technology, Digital Technology and Computing across the 11-18+ year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of Information Technology and Computing and in the general professional role of the teacher.

Our PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are an Honours graduate in Computing & Information Technology/Computer Science or about to graduate in Computing & Information Technology/Computer Science or a related discipline (see Entry Requirements for acceptable degrees).

Extra places are reserved to prepare those who are interested in teaching their subject through the medium of Irish in Irish-medium schools. An additional certificate in Irish Medium Education (IME) is awarded in conjunction with St Mary's University College.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 November 2022. Late applications may be accepted (refer to the Entry Requirements tab for more information).

Further information including an Applicant Guide can be found on the School website at go.qub.ac.uk/pgce23

Information Technology and Computing highlights

Over 83% of research submitted by colleagues based in the Education Unit of Assessment was judged to be ‘World Leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent' by a peer review panel (REF2021).

Professional Accreditations

  • We are a General Teaching Council (GTCNI) accredited provider of Initial Teacher Education programmes. On completion of the programme you will achieve Eligibility to Teach/Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

    • Career Development

  • PGCE graduates may transfer 30 credits into one of the School’s Educational Master’s programmes.

    • Student Experience

  • The Education and Training Inspectorate has assessed the ‘Outcomes for learners’ on the course to be ‘Outstanding’. Students are involved in active, enquiry-based and research-informed learning throughout the course.
  • Watch a recording of the PGCE Information Session for 2023/24 entry at this link:

    https://youtu.be/LByYLMT86Fc

    • “The PGCE at Queen’s attracts a lively mix of ICT and Computing graduates from a variety of local and national universities and colleges, and from different parts of the UK and Ireland. We prepare confident, innovative and high quality teachers who find employment in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK as well as in international schools worldwide.”

    Dr Pamela Cowan, Pathway Convenor (IT/Computing)

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