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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Sion Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of Computing in Secondary schools. We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including- the ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners in your subject, a commitment to inclusion and your pupils’ wellbeing, impeccable personal and professional conduct, and the ability to reflect on your own progress and continue to develop. With our support, you’ll become an empathetic and skilled teaching professional who is responsive to the needs of all pupils. You’ll have a positive impact on those you teach – from the beginning of your training within schools.Overview:Explore the fundamentals of teaching through an integrated programme that encompasses both university and school-based training.You’ll develop your understanding and practice through these core components:Subject and curriculum knowledgeBehaviour managementAssessment of pupilsPlanning for learningAdaptive teaching and inclusionProfessional behaviours and responsibilitiesHow pupils learnPupil health and wellbeingWe’ll revisit these components to enable you to gain, apply and refine your knowledge and skills throughout the year.Careers:As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.As an Early Career Teacher, you’ll be supported by your new employing school for a further two years, after which you might work to become a Head of Department, Assistant Head, Deputy or Headteacher, or take on a more pastoral role such as Head of Year.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,310per year

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University information

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

Experience a new culture in the vibrant and beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, also rated as one of the safest student cities (Complete University Guide).
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    47th out of 117 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    120 54%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    53rd

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    24th

    63

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