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Diploma of Secondary Computing with Qualified Teacher Status
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Postgraduate teacher training in Secondary Computing leading to Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Secondary Computing with Qualified Teacher Status to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to develop pedagogical practice in secondary education
- professional practice including the QTS placement
- reflection on professional practice
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Secondary Computing teacher (QTS and PGCE)
- wider educational work or research
- Masters-level study or PhD
Curriculum
- One-year course combining university-based sessions with school placements in contrasting settings. Three core modules explore and develop pedagogical practice in secondary education
- professional practice including the QTS placement
- and reflection on professional practice and development
- with subject-specific work in Secondary Computing. Successful trainees receive Qualified Teacher Status and the PGCE award.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent
- with subject knowledge for the teaching subject
- GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
- school experience encouraged
- DBS and occupational health checks.
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate honours degree, in or including the teaching subject for secondary courses
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Institute of Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7.