Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

PGCE Secondary Computing and ICT with QTS

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Add to favourites

Course options

  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Swansea Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Prepare for a rewarding career in the digital age with our PGCE Secondary Computing course. This programme, part of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE), equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and teach computing in secondary schools. You will learn how to teach key aspects of computing, including programming, algorithms, and digital literacy, ensuring students are prepared for a world driven by technology. The course combines university-based instruction with practical school placements, offering a balance of theory and hands-on experience. Placements in a variety of schools, including urban, rural, and Welsh-medium settings, will give you the opportunity to develop your teaching practice in diverse environments. These experiences will help you understand how to adapt your teaching methods to meet the needs of different students, ensuring that every student can engage with the subject. The course also focuses on developing essential teaching skills, such as classroom management, effective planning, and assessment strategies. You will receive mentor support throughout your placements to help you refine your teaching style and build confidence. By the end of the course, you will be ready to inspire students to engage with computing, equipping them with the digital skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,525per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  • University League Table

    111th

  • Campus address

    University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UWTSD, College Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    114th out of 117 2

    40th out of 91 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    120 54%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    104th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    36th

    16
  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    152 67%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    80th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 83%

    13th

    7

Suggested courses

Swansea University
NEARBY

Visual and Interactive Computing, MSc by Research

Swansea University

University league table

City St George's, University of London
SIMILAR RANKING

PhD/MPhil Computer Science

City St George's, University of London

Education league table

39
University of Chester
MOST VIEWED

Computer Science (Conversion) MSc

University of Chester

University league table

74

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!