Computing
Computing Teacher training options
There are two routes into teaching computing. You can study a four-year degree that combines education with Business Studies and Computing Science (or Computing Science and Maths) or take a one-year computing PGDE course following an undergraduate degree. And if these options don’t quite work for your circumstances, there are some alternative routes to consider.
Bursary for Computing teaching courses in Scotland
There are bursaries available for those who have been working for at least three of the last five years and have already studied for a degree in Computing. Get more information about what could be available to you here.
Four-year university course in education
For the four-year combined degree and other undergraduate degree programmes you must have at least:
- English and two other National Qualifications at SCQF Level 6 (Higher Grade) AND
- Mathematics and one other subject at SCQF Level 5 (or an accepted alternative, for example, National 5, Credit Standard Grade or Intermediate 2).
Check the entry requirements with the course provider.
Universities you can study in
PGDE university courses
Here are the universities you can study for a PDGE in Computing at secondary level. Entry requirements vary so it’s best to check with the course provider.
Universities you can study in
University of GlasgowUniversity of Strathclyde
University of the Highlands and Islands
Alternate routes into teaching
These routes offer a little more flexibility in order to encourage diversity in the profession:
- Distance Learning Initial Teacher Education PGDE Secondary – University of Aberdeen
- Supported Induction Route (SIR) with a focus on STEM subjects – University of Dundee
- Combined PGDE with integrated Masters & induction year in Secondary STEM subjects – University of Strathclyde
