PGCE Education (Computing/IT with Digital Skills for Creative Enterprise) at Queen's University Belfast

The PGCE in Computing/IT with Digital Skills for Creative Enterprise is a professionally recognised teacher education programme that leads to Eligibility to Teach in Northern Ireland, comparable to Qualified Teacher Status elsewhere in the UK. It is aligned with the competences of the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) and combines university-based learning with substantial school placements. It prepares graduates to teach Digital Skills, Information Technology, Digital Technology, Computer Science and related subjects, including creative multimedia, cybersecurity and digital enterprise, across the 11-18+ age range.

Department: School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work  |  Duration: 36 weeks full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (starts 6 September 2027)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is organised around three strands: professional school-based experience through placements in partner schools; subject studies in teaching and learning for the subject area; and education and professional studies covering curriculum theory and policy, social class and educational disadvantage, wellbeing, pastoral care and safeguarding. Students may also choose from a range of elective areas. Additional places are available through an Irish-Medium Education pathway, with an additional Certificate in Irish-Medium Education gained in partnership with St Mary's University College.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped with the professional knowledge, practical experience and recognised teaching qualification required for post-primary teaching careers in Northern Ireland and beyond. PGCE graduates may transfer 30 credits into one of the School's Education Master's programmes.

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