BSc (Hons) Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology Education with QTS
Bachelor's degree
In Ormskirk
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Ormskirk
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Duration
3 Years
Edge Hill University is one of a small number of providers in England offering an undergraduate route to train as a computing teacher. Close collaboration with the Computing Department means you are taught computer science by lecturers who are highly qualified specialists in their field. This degree is for anyone who wants to teach computer science and information technology to 11-16 age level and up to A2 level. You will receive expert tuition and will be able to take advantage of excellent learning opportunities in which you will cover subjects such as programming, web design, database development, app development, teaching and learning methods, planning and assessment strategies.
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About this course
Our graduates work in schools across the UK and internationally. You will qualify as an outstanding secondary teacher who is able to bring excellent subject knowledge to a first teaching post. We offer excellent support to help you gain a first post as a Newly Qualified Teacher and have a proven track record for trainees securing teaching posts.
Before the end of your degree you will need to complete a Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) which acts as a useful bridge between your initial teacher training programme and your Induction Year as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT).
3 Year Route – 112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff. An A level at minimum grade C (or equivalent) in ICT or a related subject is required, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);
2 Year Route – relevant HND/HNC or Part1 (120 credits at Level 4) of a degree programme, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Evidence of secondary school experience is recommended.
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Subjects
- Technology
- Computing
- Planning
- Teaching
- Web
- Design
- Secondary
- Computer Science
- Information technology
- Education
- Computer Architecture
- Programming
- Web Design
- Typography
- Programming languages
- Internet Security
- Big Data
Course programme
Year 1
SUG1000 Professional Practice 1A (20 credits)
SUG1001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Transition into Higher Education and the Teaching Profession (20 credits)
SUG1004 Principles, Pedagogy and Planning in Information Technology and Computing (20 credits)
SUG1017 Computer Architecture (20 credits)
SUG1047 Programming: Concepts to Construction (30 credits)
SUG1048 Web Design and Development (30 credits)
Year 2
SUG2000 Professional Practice 1B (20 credits)
SUG2001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Legal Requirements for Professional Practice (20 credits)
SUG2004 Creative Medium Term Planning and Teaching in the ICT Classroom (20 credits)
SUG2010 Educational Research Methods for School Improvement (20 credits)
SUG2043 Introduction to Databases (20 credits)
SUG2044 Programming Languages: Theory to Practice (20 credits)
SUG2045 Programming Languages: Inspiring Creativity (20 credits)
Year 3
SUG3000 Professional Practice 2 (40 credits)
SUG3001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Employability (20 credits)
SUG3004 Classroom Assessment and Target Setting Skills in ICT (20 credits)
SUG3011 School Improvement Study in ICT (20 credits)
SUG3051 Mobile Application Development (20 credits)
SUG3052 Internet Security (20 credits)
SUG3053 Big Data (20 credits)
360 academic credits are studied on the programme in total, in addition to 80 ungraded credits for the Professional Practice modules.
Additional information
How will I be assessed?
You will undertake assessment work to develop your subject knowledge and school based skills. You will carry out assignments to demonstrate your competence in using software packages, including producing portfolios, artefacts and writing reports. Some modules have an end of unit examination. As you progress from observer to teacher in school you will be assessed against the Teaching Standards for the award of QTS.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught by a range of highly qualified and experienced tutors who are committed to supporting you throughout the programme and providing you with the opportunities to succeed. Tutors are enthusiastic about their subjects and will model good practice. This will enable you to develop your own teaching skills and style.
Course Length:2-3 Years Full-Time
BSc (Hons) Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology Education with QTS