Course summary
The PGCE in Computer Science, Digital Skills and Creative Enterprise is a recognised teaching qualification aligned to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland professional competences which affords graduates ‘Eligibility to Teach’ (referred to in some other jurisdictions as 'qualified teacher status', QTS). The course is aligned broadly with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, supporting graduates in teaching Digital Skills, Information Technology, Digital Technology, Computer Science and related disciplines in creative multimedia and enterprise across the 11-18+ year age range. The programme aims to develop your competence and confidence in the teaching of a range of Digital Skills, IT, Computing and Creative Enterprise qualifications and in the general professional role of the teacher. The PGCE will appeal to you if you wish to move into teaching and if you are an Honours graduate in an area allied to Computer Science, Digital Skills and/or Creative Enterprise. Other acceptable combinations include:
- An Honours degree PLUS a Master's degree in an area allied to Computer Science/Software Systems Development, Digital Skills or Creative Enterprise which has been awarded prior to applying for the PGCE course.
Modules
https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/information-technology-computing-pgce/#course
How to apply
International applicants
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years. International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
Entry requirements
Applications received after the closing date will be regarded as LATE and will be considered only if vacancies exist when all applications received by the closing date have been processed. Normally we do not consider ‘late’ applications before June at the earliest. All applicants must possess the following: • At least an Honours degree (and/or higher degree) in an area allied to Computer Science, Digital Skills and/or Creative Enterprise. Other acceptable combinations include: • An Honours degree PLUS a Master's degree in an area allied to Computer Science/Software Systems Development, Digital Skills or Creative Enterprise which has been awarded prior to applying for the PGCE course. At the time of application, GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, and GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent qualification. (Please note Essential Skills Level 2 qualifications are not regarded as equivalent for entry to this professional course as the professional accrediting authority, the GTCNI, does not recognise them as equivalent) We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria if the course is over-subscribed. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. Please note, applicants who are successful in obtaining an offer following completion of the selection process must provide official confirmation that they have satisfied any conditions of their offer by 12 noon on Thursday 28th August 2025 as the course will commence on Monday 1st September 2025.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For more information on funding and scholarships for Postgraduate study, please see http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/PostgraduateStudy/FundingandScholarships/
Provider information
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN